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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.

Author
beth70

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
88,383

Updated
Jan 19 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1611

Last 3 plays: Guest 104 (10/10), Guest 47 (8/10), Guest 68 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What day do its members celebrate as the birthday of Alcoholics Anonymous? Hint

June 10, 1935

June 20, 1938

July 30, 1935

July 16, 1932

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who are the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous? Hint

Bob Wilson and Dr. Bill Smith

Bob Johnson and Dr. Bill Jones

Bill Johnson and Dr. Bob Jones

Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith

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Question 3 of 10

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

The Lifeline

The Big Book

The No-Booze Book

The Green Book

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Question 4 of 10

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

God

Sobriety

Anonymity

Spirituality

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Question 5 of 10

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

Answer: (2-digit number (not words))

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where is the birth place of Alcoholics Anonymous? Hint

Chicago, Illinois

Austin, Texas

New York City, New York

Akron, Ohio

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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

Dr. Bob Smith

Dr. William Silkworth

Dr. Thomas Wright

Dr. Phillip Greene

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

Satisfaction

Rejection

Happiness

Craving

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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

none

25%

50%

75%

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Question 10 of 10

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

Pint-Out

No-Booze

Al-Anon

Dad-No

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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.

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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