12-Step Knowledge Test

Question 1

Sponsors are only for newcomers to 12-step programs.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

What are the last names of the two men who are credited as being the founders of AA?

Accepted Answer

Smith and Wilson

Question 3

Recovery begins when one alcoholic talks with another alcoholic, sharing what?

Accepted Answer

Experience, strength and hope.

Question 4

What is the correct (official) name of AA's basic text?

Accepted Answer

Alcoholics Anonymous

Question 5

What are the essentials of recovery?

Accepted Answer

willingness, honesty, and open mindedness

Question 6

Why do 12-step meetings use slogans?

Accepted Answer

Slogans are an easy way to help you remember things.

Question 7

Whose personal story is the only one that appears in the "Basic Text" portion of the Big Book?

Accepted Answer

Bill W

Question 8

1. What does a sponsor do?

Accepted Answer

a. Helps guide newcomers in the way 12-step programs work.

Question 9

Why are people in 12-step meetings encouraged to do service work?

Accepted Answer

Service work is a good way to make friends., Service work helps members go to the meetings., Meetings do not have the money to pay people to work., They help provide a sense of belonging by giving back.

Question 10

Of the following, who may join AA?

Accepted Answer

A heroin addict who suffers from alcoholism as well.

Question 11

AA teaches that the Twelve Steps are the ONLY way to sobriety.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

Why do the 12-step meetings give out coins on the 30 day, 60 day, 90 day, 6 months and yearly?

Accepted Answer

These are times when members have more difficulty.

12-Step Knowledge Test

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12-Step Knowledge Test

Questions 12