The Big Book
Step It Up
Early AA
How It Works
More About Alcoholism
200
The number of pages in the original edition of the Big Book.
What is 164?
200
This alone is not sufficient to overcome alcoholism.
What is willpower?
200
This early friend of Alcoholics Anonymous famously described alcoholism as an allergy.
Who is Dr. William D. Silkworth?
200
They are not at fault; they seem to have been born that way.
What are unfortunates?
200
Finish this sentence: You can pickle a cucumber, ________.
What is but you can't cucumber a pickle?
400
The only requirement for AA membership.
What is the desire to stop drinking?
400
This is viewed as the only viable alternative for the alcoholic to live a sober life.
What is complete abstinence?
400
When the Big Book was written, there were approximately ______ members of AA.
What is 100?
400
Without help, dealing with alcohol is too much for us because alcohol is ________________.
What is cunning, baffling, and powerful?
400
According to Bill, this is "the lack of proportion, of the ability to think straight."
What is insanity?
600
"As animals on a treadmill, we have patiently and wearily climbed, falling back in exhaustion after each futile effort to reach solid ground."
What is Chapter 8, "To Wives?"
600
Many AAs believe that the condition of alcoholism is considered _______________.
What is a chronic disease?
600
This man on the bed, an attorney in Akron, OH is known as AA #3.
Who is Bill D. or Bill Dodson?
600
a) That we could not manage our own lives,
b) That no human power could have relieved our alcoholism, and
c) That God could and would if He were sought.
What are three pertinent ideas?
600
a. Drinking only beer
b. Limiting drinks
c. Never drinking alone
d. Never drinking in the morning
e. Drinking only on weekends
are examples of ______________.
What is controlled drinking?
800
The chapter of the Big Book which asks "Do I now believe, or am I willing to believe, that there is a Power greater than myself?"
What is Chapter 4, "We Agnostics?"
800
AAs are called upon to try and mend these personal flaws.
What are character defects?
800
The first international convention of Alcoholics Anonymous was held in this city in 1950.
What is Cleveland, OH?
800
"Relieve me of the bondage of self, that I may better do Thy will."
What is the third step prayer?
(Page 63)
800
Finish this sentence: The alcoholic at certain times has no effective mental defense against _________.
What is the first drink?
1000
"We have a way out on which we can absolutely agree, and upon which we can join in brotherly and harmonious action."
What is Chapter 2, "There is a Solution?"
1000
To stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety.
What is our primary purpose?
1000
The year the first AA Club House was opened in New York City.
What is 1940?
1000
When two AAs meet each other conjugally.
What is the 13th step?
1000
The curious feeling one gets when he realizes his alcoholic condition has been relieved is known as a ______________.
What is a spiritual awakening?