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Time To Make Smoking History Trivia Quiz

This quiz is on the dangers of smoking and why it is so important to quit. Good luck with the quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by diamondjim68. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
diamondjim68

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
221,928

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2587

Last 3 plays: Guest 212 (8/10), Guest 108 (9/10), 1995Tarpon (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Smoking became very common among young people in the mid twentieth century. What caused these people to pick up this habit? Hint

All of these are correct

It was believed to relieve strain

Smoking was considered hip

It was done to defy authority

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the United States, there are over 400,000 smoking-related deaths every year.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Nicotine interferes with chemicals that are known as what? Hint

None of these

Carcinogens

Neurotransmitters

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons

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Question 4 of 10

4. Smoking is the main cause of many health issues including lung cancer, emphysema and spontaneous abortion.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the source of secondhand smoke? Hint

Smoke from a lighted or smoldering cigarette

Both

Smoke exhaled from a smoker

Neither

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Question 6 of 10

6. When a smoker attempts to quit, which of these methods is the best step to take? Hint

Smoking one cigarette after the other until they get nauseous

Using patches or a special chewing gum

Spending all their money so they can't afford cigarettes

Substituting cigarettes with food

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Question 7 of 10

7. When a smoker instantaneously quits, what is this action commonly referred to as? Hint

Warm chicken

Instant reform

Tapering

Cold turkey

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Question 8 of 10

8. How long does it generally take after quitting before a smoker has an enhanced ability to smell and taste food? Hint

3 months

48 hours

Six months

One month

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1998, Massachussets became the first American state to ban smoking in public bars.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, tobacco companies were involved in several multi-million/billion dollar lawsuits for what reason? Hint

Withholding evidence that nicotine is addictive and dangerous

Allowing the sale of tobacco to minors

Overcharging consumers

Using animals to advertise cigarettes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Smoking became very common among young people in the mid twentieth century. What caused these people to pick up this habit?

Answer: All of these are correct

Many people perceived smoking as sophisticated and glamorous. Others found it relaxing and pleasurable. Many rebels smoked as well, causing others to follow their example.

2. In the United States, there are over 400,000 smoking-related deaths every year.

Answer: True

Every year in the United States, there are more smoke-related deaths than deaths from any other cause. This includes car accidents, AIDS, murder, suicide, fires, drug overdoses and alcoholism.

3. Nicotine interferes with chemicals that are known as what?

Answer: Neurotransmitters

Neutrotransmitters carry messages between brain cells. When a smoker stops smoking, this gives him or her a feeling of anxiety. This is what also causes smokers to relax when they are relieved from nicotine craving.

4. Smoking is the main cause of many health issues including lung cancer, emphysema and spontaneous abortion.

Answer: True

Smoking also causes blood clots and prevents blood vessels from dilating. It is also the main cause of heart disease and strokes.

5. What is the source of secondhand smoke?

Answer: Both

Sidestream smoke is the smoke from a smoldering cigarette. Mainstream smoke comes from smokers who exhale smoke. This can cause headaches, nausea and irritation to the throat and eyes. Both the American Cancer Society and Cancer Research UK cite an increased risk of developing cancer and other serious lung diseases following exposure to passive smoking.

6. When a smoker attempts to quit, which of these methods is the best step to take?

Answer: Using patches or a special chewing gum

Patches and chewing gum often reduce the craving for nicotine. Hypnosis can help the smoker forget about his or her craving. Many smokers have also benefitted from living in smoke-free homes or working in smoke-free jobs. Many have also spent time with nonsmoking friends. Quitting and going "cold turkey" is also effective, but takes a lot of willpower.

7. When a smoker instantaneously quits, what is this action commonly referred to as?

Answer: Cold turkey

Many smokers have tried this method and succeeded. Others have tried several times before they finally quit. Some have gone back to the habit after quitting.

8. How long does it generally take after quitting before a smoker has an enhanced ability to smell and taste food?

Answer: 48 hours

There are many benefits in quitting smoking, such as the chances of heart attacks decreasing and breathing becoming easier in a matter of 1 to 3 days. After 5 years, the risk of lung cancer decreases. After 10 years, pre-cancerous cells become healthier and the risk of other smoke-related diseases, like bladder, kidney and pancreas cancer decreases.

9. In 1998, Massachussets became the first American state to ban smoking in public bars.

Answer: False

California became the first state to take this action. Many states in the U.S., as well as many countries around the world, banned smoking in restaurants, stores and other public places. Many buses, trains and airplanes have also banned smoking altogether.

10. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, tobacco companies were involved in several multi-million/billion dollar lawsuits for what reason?

Answer: Withholding evidence that nicotine is addictive and dangerous

In 1954, the tobacco companies received information about the dangers in cigarette smoke. Many of these companies declined to label cigarettes and were charged with lying about these risks.

Source: Author diamondjim68

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