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Quiz about Alcoholics Anonymous
Quiz about Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous Trivia Quiz


This is a quiz about the history of a great and worthwhile organization.

A multiple-choice quiz by beth70. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
beth70
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
88,383
Updated
Jan 19 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1594
Last 3 plays: Guest 216 (1/10), Johnmcmanners (10/10), Guest 74 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What day do its members celebrate as the birthday of Alcoholics Anonymous? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who are the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What is the official text of Alcoholics Anonymous sometimes called? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What does Alcoholics Anonymous state to be its "spiritual foundation" Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. How many steps are in the program of Alcoholics Anonymous?

Answer: (2-digit number (not words))
Question 6 of 10
6. Where is the birth place of Alcoholics Anonymous? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What is the name of the physician who wrote the "Doctor's Opinion" in the A.A. Big Book? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. According to the physician who wrote the "Doctor's Opinion" in the Big Book, "the phenomenon of ____________ is limited to chronic alcoholics, and never occurs in the average temperate drinker." Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. According to the forward of the Big Book, what percentage of alcoholics who came to A.A. achieved total sobriety? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What is the name of the companion group to Alcoholics Anonymous for the families of alcoholics? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What day do its members celebrate as the birthday of Alcoholics Anonymous?

Answer: June 10, 1935

The birthday of Alcoholics Anonymous dates from the first day of sobriety of one of its two founders, which was June 10, 1935.
2. Who are the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous?

Answer: Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith

When Bill Wilson brought his message of hope to Dr. Bob Smith, the concept of one alcoholic helping another was formed, and Alcoholics Anonymous grew from there.
3. What is the official text of Alcoholics Anonymous sometimes called?

Answer: The Big Book

Originally written in 1939, the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous went into its Fourth Edition in 2001. The first 164 pages have remained almost unchanged since its first publication.
4. What does Alcoholics Anonymous state to be its "spiritual foundation"

Answer: Anonymity

"Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities." This is a quote from the "twelve tradition"s in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, and is the "twelfth tradition".
5. How many steps are in the program of Alcoholics Anonymous?

Answer: 12

There are many other 12-step programs specifically geared toward the problem one is trying to overcome, but they all get their origins in the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.
6. Where is the birth place of Alcoholics Anonymous?

Answer: Akron, Ohio

The first meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous occurred in Akron, Ohio. Today you can find a meeting in almost any country in the world.
7. What is the name of the physician who wrote the "Doctor's Opinion" in the A.A. Big Book?

Answer: Dr. William Silkworth

The late Dr. William D. Silkworth, a New York specialist on alcoholism, once tried to help Bill Wilson. He now accounted no less a saint by A.A. members.
8. According to the physician who wrote the "Doctor's Opinion" in the Big Book, "the phenomenon of ____________ is limited to chronic alcoholics, and never occurs in the average temperate drinker."

Answer: Craving

Dr. William D. Silkworth stated that these allergic types can never safely use alcohol in any form at all due to the phenomenon of craving produced by taking the first drink.
9. According to the forward of the Big Book, what percentage of alcoholics who came to A.A. achieved total sobriety?

Answer: 50%

50% got sober and stayed that way. 25% sobered up after some relapses. Among the remainder, those who stayed on with A.A. showed improvement.
10. What is the name of the companion group to Alcoholics Anonymous for the families of alcoholics?

Answer: Al-Anon

The purpose of Al-Anon (sometimes known as Al-Anon Family Groups) is to help the families and friends of alcoholics deal with and recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. This group is also based on a 12-step program.
Source: Author beth70

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