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How much do you know about the perils of tobacco? Not enough, or there wouldn't be so many "nico-teens": Each day, approximately 3,000 young people begin smoking. Take our quiz! Your lungs will thank you!

1)How long does it take before smoking starts to affect your health?
a) Within days
b) Two weeks
c) A year
d) Three years

3) True or False: Smoking is as addictive as harder drugs like cocaine and heroin.
a) True
b) False
5) True or False: If you've been smoking for less than a year, quitting is easy.
a) True
b) False
7) True or False: Smoking makes you look more mature.
a) True
b) False
9) True or False: Having an occasional cigarette is not damaging to your health.
a) True
b) False

 

 

 

 

  
2) How many cigarettes can you smoke before there's a strong chance you'll become addicted?
a) one
b) three
c) a pack
d) five packs
4) True or False: Smoking a cigarette will help calm you down if you're stressed or nervous
a) True
b) False
6) True or False: If you quit smoking you are sure to gain weight.
a) True
b) False
8) How many years of life does smoking cost a long-term smoker?
a) 3
b) 5
c) 10
d) 12
10) True or False: Once you've started smoking, the damage done to your body is irreversible.
a) True
b) False

Source-Teen People,Jan 2000