by mohammed.gutmann
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) has been a beacon of hope and recovery for millions struggling with alcoholism. This quiz will challenge your understanding of AA’s history, principles, and the transformative power of its 12-step program. Dive in and see how much you know about this life-changing organization. Good luck!
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Alcoholics Anonymous Quiz Questions Overview
1. Who co-founded Alcoholics Anonymous in 1935?
Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith
Bill Wilson and Dr. John Smith
Dr. Bob Smith and John Doe
Bill Wilson and John Doe
2. What is the primary purpose of Alcoholics Anonymous?
To help members achieve financial stability
To help members stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety
To promote social gatherings
To provide medical treatment for alcoholism
3. How many steps are in the AA program?
10
12
15
20
4. What is the first step in the 12-step program?
Making amends to those harmed
Admitting powerlessness over alcohol
Seeking spiritual guidance
Taking a moral inventory
5. What is the AA book commonly referred to as?
Big Book
Big Guide
Big Manual
Big Journal
6. In which year was the Big Book first published?
1935
1939
1945
1950
7. What is the name of the AA meeting format where members share their personal stories?
Speaker Meeting
Discussion Meeting
Step Meeting
Open Meeting
8. What is the AA slogan that emphasizes taking one day at a time?
Keep it simple
One day at a time
Easy does it
Let go and let God
9. What is the term for the person who helps guide a newcomer through the 12 steps?
Mentor
Sponsor
Coach
Counselor
10. Which step involves making amends to those harmed?
Step 4
Step 8
Step 9
Step 10
11. What is the AA principle that emphasizes honesty and openness?
Integrity
Humility
Honesty
Compassion
12. What is the AA tradition that emphasizes the importance of anonymity?
Tradition 5
Tradition 7
Tradition 11
Tradition 12
13. What is the AA concept that involves a spiritual awakening?
Spiritual Enlightenment
Spiritual Awakening
Spiritual Journey
Spiritual Transformation
14. Which AA step involves taking a personal inventory?
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
15. What is the AA principle that encourages helping others in their recovery?
Service
Compassion
Empathy
Support
16. What is the AA tradition that states the only requirement for membership?
Tradition 1
Tradition 3
Tradition 5
Tradition 7
17. What is the AA term for a meeting that is open to anyone interested in the program?
Open Meeting
Closed Meeting
Speaker Meeting
Discussion Meeting
18. What is the AA term for a meeting that is only for those who identify as alcoholics?
Open Meeting
Closed Meeting
Speaker Meeting
Discussion Meeting
19. What is the AA principle that encourages members to rely on a higher power?
Faith
Hope
Trust
Surrender
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