Name ______Period:______Unit: ATOD Alcohol Quiz

MULTIPLE CHOICE: Choose the letter of the best possible choice for the questions below. ​

______1. Alcohol is classified as a depressant drug because it

A. slows down brain and body reactions. B. increases heart rate. C. is the oldest drug and most commonly used drug in the world. D. causes all users to experience withdrawal symptoms.

______2. Alcohol is commonly referred to as a “gateway drug” because it is

A. a drug used by all adults. B. a drug that causes addiction. C. a drug that increases the likelihood that a person who uses it will use other harmful drugs. D. a drug that is involved in 55% of all arrests.

______3. When the mother drinks alcohol during pregnancy, the baby can be born with birth defects known as

A. Blood Alcohol Content C. Alcoholism B. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome D. Alcoholic Anonymous

______4. Alcohol is a psychoactive drug that has psychological effects, as well physiological effects. As such, the effects of alcohol can best be described as

A. a drug that only affects the brain/mind. B. a drug that only affects the functioning of the body. C. a drug that affects both the brain/mind and the functioning of the body. D. a drug that has no effect on the brain/mind or the functioning of the body.

______5. Which of the following contains more pure alcohol?

A. 5oz glass of wine B. 12oz can of beer C. 1 shot of liquor D. They all contain about the same amount of pure alcohol.

______6. Related to alcohol, BAC is identified as

A. Basil Alcohol Consumption C. Blood Alcohol Calories B. Blood Alcohol Concentration D. Body Alcohol Temperature

______7. Which of the following statements is most accurate …..

A. the higher a person’s BAC, the greater the effects of alcohol on the body. B. the higher a person’s BAC, the less intoxicated the person will be C. the higher a person’s BAC, the greater sense of coordination, reasoning, and balance. D. the higher a person’s BAC, the less likelihood of an accident or injury will occur.

______8. Zero Tolerance refers to as

A. needing more of the drug to reach desired effects. B. needing less of the drug to reach desired effects. C. mandatory penalties minors will endure if driving under the influence of any amount of alcohol. D. no fine or penalties for minors when driving under the influence of alcohol.

______9. Of the following, which has an effect on a person’s BAC?

A. Rate of consumption of alcohol in one evening. B. Amount of alcohol consumed in one evening. C. The size and body weight of a person. D. All of the above has an effect on a person’s BAC.

______10. Which of the following most accurately describes the process as to how alcohol is metabolized from the body?

A. Drinking Coffee C. Getting “Fresh Air” B. Cold Shower D. Time

______11. Delirium Tremens is a condition that can most closely be identified as

A. drinking socially with friends during dinner. B. severe body shakes and possibly visual hallucinations due to alcohol withdrawal. C. diet techniques by those who consume alcohol. D. places where addicted alcoholics go to get help with trying to quit drinking.

______12. Identify the term used to describe the amount of pure alcohol in liquors; it represents twice the amount of pure alcohol in pure volume of alcohol.

A. Ala-non C. Proof B. Fermentation D. Distillation

TRUE or FALSE. ​ ______13. Minors guilty of possessing alcoholic beverages are subject to a fine of up to $50 and up to 30 hours of community service

______14. Minors who try to purchase alcoholic beverages using false identification are subject to a $100 fine and/or 30 hours of community service.

______15. A NYS Driver’s License used to illegally purchase or attempt to illegally purchase alcohol will be imposed a 90 day suspension on the Driver’s License, and if one does not currently have a license, that person will be disqualified from applying for a Driver’s License for 90 days.

______16. A BAC of .08 or higher is considered to be DWI and legally intoxicated in NYS.

______17. A person with a BAC of .4 usually passes out, and can possibly go into a coma and die.

______18. Alcohol is classified as a stimulant drug, because it makes people relaxed and more social.

______19. After drinking an excessive amount of alcohol, one commonly will experience unpleasant feelings such as headaches, nausea, and irritability the following day. This is known as the “euphoric effect.”

______20. Alcoholics Anonymous is an organization of sober alcoholics who help current alcoholics to quit drinking alcohol and/or abuse of drugs.

SHORT ANSWER: ​

21. Alcohol is a drug that “suppresses inhibitions.” Explain what this means:

22. A person at college is joining a fraternity. For the initiation to join the club, new members are told they have to drink excessive amounts of alcohol in a short period of time. This “hazing” activity is illegal and extremely dangerous.

Drinking a lot of alcohol in a short period of time is referred to as:

Explain what happens to a person who engages in this activity (in terms of BAC):

Explain why this activity is so dangerous: