The Big Book
How many members did AA have when the big book was written?
100
What is the Spanish language version of the Grapevine called?
La Vina
Fill in the blank:
Every AA group ought to be fully _________, declining outside contributions.
self-supporting
What is the name of the professional golfer that Bill jokes about “overtaking” in his story in the Big Book?
Walter Hagen
What kind of doctor was Doctor Bob?
a proctologist
According to the forward to the second edition in the Big Book, what percentage of alcoholics who came to A.A. and really tried, got sober at once & remained that way?
50%
What is the name of the joke book published by the Grapevine?
"A Rabbit walks into a bar"
According to tradition 5, what should each group's primary purpose be?
to carry its message to the alcoholic who still suffers.
In chapter 2 in the Big Book, There is a solution, it talks about "the real alcoholic". One of the descriptions of this type of alcoholic refers to a character from a fictional short story who has a 2-part name. What is the name of this character?
Dr. Jekell & Mr. Hyde
What is the name of Dr. Bob's story in the Big Book?
Dr. Bob's Nightmare
In Appendix 2, the Spiritual Experience, what three things are labeled as "indispensable"?
Willingness, honesty, and open-mindedness
What is the name of the Grapevine's cartoon character who is a little man wearing a hat?
Victor E.
AA's public relations policy is based on what?
Attraction OR Attraction rather than promotion
Which step in the 12 X 12 states "This is the step that separates the men from the boys?"
Step 6
On what date did Dr Bob get sober?
June 10th, 1935?
What is the first sub-section called in the Personal Stories section of the Big Book?
Pioneers of AA
Name at least one of the phrases that are commonly used to describe the Grapevine.
The international journal of Alcoholics Anonymous
Our meeting in Print
What is the name of the salesman, described as a "power-driver", who's "pet-obsession was that AA could get along better without all it's 'God nonsense'". His story is told in Tradition 3.
Ed
Step 10 advises that we continue to watch for what?
There are four, name at least three.selfishness, dishonesty, resentment, fear
In his story in the Big Book, name at least 3 of the 4 things that Bob lists as reasons that he continues to work with others?
1. Sense of duty
2. It is a pleasure.
3. Because in doing so I am paying my debt to the man who took the time to pass it on to me
4. Because every time I do it I take out a little more insurance for myself against a possible slip.
What is the name of the English Psychologist who is credited for the quote referencing "contempt prior to investigation", at the end of Appendix 2?
Herbert Spencer
What is the name of the podcast that the Grapevine started broadcasting in 2021?
The AA Grapevine Half-Hour Variety Hour
What is the nickname for Bill's home office at Stepping Stones, where he wrote the 12 X 12?
Wit's end
Humility is described in a number of different ways. Name at least one of the descriptions of humility in the 12 X 12.
"a desire to seek & do God's will" (step 7 in the 12 X 12)
"a clear recognition of what & who we really are, followed by a sincere attempt to become what we could be" (step 5 in 12 X 12)
It describes humility as "gaining in perspective" a few times
Refers to humility as practicing anonymity (or placing principles before personalities) in the 12X12
Which method used by Bob, in order to hide his drinking, was discovered by his wife at a theater.
"The pant-leg & stocking racket" hiding bottles in the tops of his stockings/socks.