Quiz

Are you sleep-deprived?

Take the ‘Student Weekly’ quiz to find out

1. How many hours of sleep do you get a night?
a. Less than six.
b. Six to eight.
c. More than eight.

2. Do you have a TV in your bedroom?
a. Yes.
b. No.
c. I have a portable one that I bring in sometimes.

3. How many alarm clocks do you set?
a. I don’t need one — I wake up with the sun.
b. One is enough.
c. Two, and I hit the snooze button.

4. Do you find yourself nodding off during the day?
a. Yes, and I wake up drooling.
b. No way — only old people and babies do that.
c. If I’ve had a big night.

5. Do you have dark circles under your eyes?
a. Yes. It looks like I’ve been punched in the eye!
b. No panda eyes for me, thanks.
c. That’s what make-up is for.

6. Do you drink beverages like coffee or Coke?
a. Only on weekends.
b. No. They’re bad for you.
c. Yes. I live on them.

7. How long does it take you to get to sleep at night?
a. I’m out as soon as my head touches the pillow.
b. Less than 10 minutes.
c. At least half an hour.

8. Do you sleep longer at the weekend?
a. Yes. I can’t get out of bed on Sundays.
b. No. I get up at the same time.
c. Sometimes — if I stay up late the night before.

SCORING
1. a=3, b=2, c=1
2. a=3, b=1, c=2
3. a=1, b=2, c=3
4. a=3, b=1, c=2
5. a=3, b=1, c=2
6. a=2, b=1, c=3
7. a=1, b=2, c=3
8. a=3, b=1, c=2

HOW DID YOU DO?
8-13: You can’t function without sleep, so you place a high priority on a good night’s rest. If you’re tired, you could sleep almost anywhere — but you’re smart enough to make sure you keep to a healthy bedtime regimen.
14-19: You appreciate the value of a good night’s rest, but sometimes life just gets in the way of you and the pillow. You’re not sleep-deprived, but you could always do with more.
20-24: It looks as if you burn the candle at both ends, and your body is crying out for some serious shut-eye. Start taking your sleep seriously or your health will suffer — if it isn’t already.