Just the Basics
The name of the book that serves as the foundational text for AA.
What is "Alcoholics Anonymous," commonly known as "The Big Book"?
The name of the chapter in the Big Book that lists the 12 Steps.
What is "How it Works"?
AA's tradition 7 encourages us to decline these.
What are "outside contributions"?
The most common way members introduce themselves at AA meetings?
What is "Hi, I’m [Name], and I’m an alcoholic."?
In this chapter, a car salesman named Jim pours milk into his whiskey.
What is "More About Alcoholism"?
This tradition ensures that AA "may refuse none who wish to recover".
What is Tradition 3?
In the book 12 Steps and 12 Traditions the opening line of the chapter about this step is "Who cares to admit complete defeat?"
What is step 1?
A meeting anyone can attend.
What is an Open Meeting?
The only chapter in the Big Book not written by Bill W.
What is "To Employers"?
The book Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions states that “This is the step that separates the men from the boys”
What is Step 6?
Alcoholism is a disease of these 3 things.
What are body, mind, and spirit?
He is considered the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous along with Bill Wilson.
Who is Dr. Bob Smith?
The Wright Brothers are mentioned in this chapter of the Big Book.
What is "We Agnostics"?
Finish this sentence to complete Tradition 4. Each group should be autonomous except in matters affecting other groups or A.A. as...
What is "a whole"?
This step involves a close look at "the number one offender".
What is step 4?
To stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety.
What is the Primary Purpose of AA?
The "Third Step Prayer" can be found on this page in the Big Book.
What is page 63?
This AA tradition states that AA "may employ special workers".
What is tradition 8?
Sponsors are often considered to be "working" this step when they are helping the newcomer.
What is Step 12?
"Have one... use one... be one.
What is Sponsor?