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Work together to determine the answers to the following questions. They are multiple choice. Test your skills about what you know about Americans & alcohol.

Work together to determine the answers to the following questions. They are multiple choice. Test your skills about what you know about Americans & alcohol.

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1Who is more likely to die from an

alcohol related issue?Who is more likely to die from an

alcohol related issue?

MalesFemalesMalesFemalesMales are 2 ½ times more likely to dieMales are 2 ½ times more likely to die

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2How many deaths occurred in the

U.S. in alcohol related traffic accidents in 2001?

How many deaths occurred in the U.S. in alcohol related traffic

accidents in 2001?

a) 1,888b) 4,578c) 13,674d) 43,813

a) 1,888b) 4,578c) 13,674d) 43,813

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3Approximately how many

Americans meet the diagnostic criteria for alcohol abuse or

alcoholism?

Approximately how many Americans meet the diagnostic

criteria for alcohol abuse or alcoholism?

a) 4,500,000b) 6,700,000c) 8,000,000d) 18,000,000

a) 4,500,000b) 6,700,000c) 8,000,000d) 18,000,000

This is 8.5% of the population!This is 8.5% of the population!

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4In what year was Mothers Against

Drunk Drivers (MADD) established?In what year was Mothers Against

Drunk Drivers (MADD) established?

a) 1975b) 1980c) 1984d) 1988

a) 1975b) 1980c) 1984d) 1988

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5What percentage of adults had their

first drink before age 21?What percentage of adults had their

first drink before age 21?

a) 63 percentb) 87 percentc) 91 percentd) 95 percent

a) 63 percentb) 87 percentc) 91 percentd) 95 percent

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6The prevalence of lifetime alcohol

abuse is greatest for those who begin drinking at what age?

The prevalence of lifetime alcohol abuse is greatest for those who

begin drinking at what age?

a) Age 10b) Age 12c) Age 14d) Age 18

a) Age 10b) Age 12c) Age 14d) Age 18

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7Underage drinkers and adult heavy drinkers combined consume what percent of the alcohol sold in the

U.S.?

Underage drinkers and adult heavy drinkers combined consume what percent of the alcohol sold in the

U.S.?a) 61%b) 68%c) 71%d) 74%

a) 61%b) 68%c) 71%d) 74%

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8In 1998, how much did alcohol use among teenagers cost Americans?In 1998, how much did alcohol use among teenagers cost Americans?

a) $25,068,000b) $187,530,000c) $17,065,341,000d) $58,379,000,000

a) $25,068,000b) $187,530,000c) $17,065,341,000d) $58,379,000,000

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9In 2003, what Holiday had the most

alcohol related automobile fatalities?

In 2003, what Holiday had the most alcohol related automobile

fatalities?

a) St. Patrick’s Dayb) New Years Dayc) Fourth of Julyd) Thanksgiving

a) St. Patrick’s Dayb) New Years Dayc) Fourth of Julyd) Thanksgiving

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10In what year was the law changed to increase the minimum drinking age

from 18 to 21 in the U.S. in all states?

In what year was the law changed to increase the minimum drinking age

from 18 to 21 in the U.S. in all states?

a) 1984b) 1985c) 1987d) 1991

a) 1984b) 1985c) 1987d) 1991

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TBWhat is the minimum blood-alcohol

level that is illegal to operate a motor vehicle?

What is the minimum blood-alcohol level that is illegal to operate a

motor vehicle?

a) .07b) .08c) .11d) .50

a) .07b) .08c) .11d) .50

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