20 Eye Opening Insights from our ‘Is Your Sleep Game Strong or Struggling?’ sleep quiz
You sleep every night (hopefully). But how much do you actually know about the mechanics, myths, and small choices that can make or break a good night’s rest?
Thanks for taking the quiz—and spoiler alert: if you haven’t taken it yet and want to test your sleep smarts before diving into the answers, click here to take the “Is Your Sleep Game Strong or Struggling?” quiz first. Ready to see how your answers stacked up? Whether you breezed through or had a few “wait, really?!” moments, this page breaks down all 20 questions with quick tips, fun facts, and real talk about sleep.
Go ahead—scroll down and see how smart your sleep game really is.
1. True or False: You only dream during REM sleep.
Answer: True
REM sleep is when most vivid dreaming happens, thanks to increased brain activity that mimics being awake.
2. What hormone helps signal to your body that it’s time to sleep?
Answer: Melatonin
Melatonin isn’t a knockout pill; it’s more like a dimmer switch that tells your brain, “Hey, let’s wind down.”
3. Which of the following can block your body’s melatonin release?
Answer: Bright light
Especially blue light from phones or overhead lighting. It tricks your brain into thinking it’s daytime.
4. True or False: All adults need 8 hours of sleep, no exceptions.
Answer: False
Some folks thrive on 7, others need 9. Sleep needs are personal and can shift with age, stress, and health.
5. Stage 4 sleep is important for:
Answer: Releasing growth hormone and repairing the body
This deep sleep stage helps with muscle recovery and immune support.
6. If you wake up tired after 8 hours, it could be because:
Answer: Your sleep wasn’t deep or continuous
Quantity isn’t everything—interrupted or light sleep leaves you groggy.
7. True or False: Blue light exposure before bed helps you sleep better.
Answer: False
Blue light delays melatonin, which delays sleep. Try amber lighting or screen filters.
8. What does your sleep drive do throughout the day?
Answer: Builds up pressure to fall asleep
The longer you’re awake, the stronger your biological push to sleep.
9. Which sleep stage is known for muscle paralysis?
Answer: REM
Your body goes into protective paralysis to keep you from acting out dreams.
10. True or False: Napping during the day can throw off your natural rhythm.
Answer: True
Especially if you nap too long or too late—it can confuse your sleep drive.
11. Which of these is a disruptor for extra-light sleepers?
Answer: Pets in the bed
Cute, but potentially disruptive with movement, snoring, or surprise paw-to-face contact.
12. What’s a helpful way to ease your body out of the stress loop?
Answer: Using a calming wind-down routine
Consistent cues like dim lights and quiet time signal safety to your nervous system.
13. True or False: Sleep cycles typically last 90 minutes.
Answer: True
Most people cycle through light, deep, and REM sleep every 90-ish minutes.
14. Which hormone rises in the morning to help you wake up?
Answer: Cortisol
This “get up and go” hormone surges in the morning and dips at night.
15. If your brain wakes up at bedtime, what might help?
Answer: Guided meditation or a worry journal
Both help quiet mental chatter and give your thoughts somewhere safe to land.
16. What supports sleep for neurodivergent individuals?
Answer: Sensory-friendly bedding
Comfortable textures, predictable routines, and calming environments can make a big difference.
17. True or False: Melatonin supplements are tightly regulated by the FDA.
Answer: False
Melatonin is sold as a supplement, so quality and dosing can vary.
18. The glow of which can interrupt circadian rhythm at night?
Answer: Alarm clock display
Even small LED lights close to your face can suppress melatonin and disturb sleep.
19. What helps build sleep resilience in busy seasons?
Answer: Creating flexible, recovery-based routines
When life gets messy, consistent rest strategies > perfect 8-hour nights.
20. Final Q! If you learned something new (or laughed at yourself—or saw yourself—in these questions), what should you do next?
Answer: All of the above—and get guided help by grabbing your copy of our Sleep Without the Struggle eBook
Your Brain on Sleep Facts
If you made it through all 20 questions—first of all, gold star! Clearly, you care about your sleep (or at least you’re curious enough to test your knowledge). Whether you aced it or had a few “wait, really?!” moments, you’ve now got some solid sleep smarts in your back pocket.
Saw yourself in a few of those answers? That’s completely normal. Sleep challenges show up in all kinds of ways—from night owl tendencies to stress-fueled mind-racing. We all have quirks, habits, and challenges when it comes to rest. The good news? Sleep isn’t about perfection. It’s about patterns, preferences, and finding what actually works for you.
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J. Oni Dakhari, PsyD
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: J. Oni Dakhari, PsyD, is a clinical and pediatric psychologist who loves languages, is an avid traveler, and finds boundless excitement in the pursuit of knowledge and helping others. (NJ LIC# 4481; DE LIC# 736)
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