1Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., strictly prohibits hazing in any form whether physical or mental as a term or condition of membership into the organization. True or False?
True
2Any action taken or situation created that involves or results in abusive physical contact or mental harassment of a prospective Fraternity member is considered HAZING only if it occurs on Fraternity premises, campus, or place where prospective members meet? True or False
False
3Failure by the candidate to abide by the Initial Membership Development Process may exclude the
candidate, Sphinx Club member, or Probate Club member from membership in the Fraternity.
True or False?
True
4Failure by the candidate to report illegal activities, whether he participated or not, may exclude the candidate, Sphinx Club member, or Probate Club member from membership in the Fraternity.
True or False?
True
5Hazing, in a proper form, can be an effective way to teach respect and develop discipline.
True or False?
False
6If someone agrees to participate in an activity, it can't be considered hazing because they did so of their own free will and accord.
True or False?
False
7In the criminal concept of "Party to a crime" IF THEY ACT TOGETHER, ALL PARTIES ARE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACTS OF ANY PROBLEM INVOLVED. True or False
True
8In debate, opinions of each member present have equal weight? True or False.
True
9A Constitution defines how an organization operates. True or False
False
10By-laws define the organization and list its principles and tenants.
True or False?
False
11In parliamentary procedure, a friendly amendment is acceptable. True or False
True
12What is considered the founding date and place of origin of the fraternity?
Tuesday, December 4, 1906, Cornell University, Ithaca New York
13What is the name of the history book of Alpha Phi Alpha
The History of Alpha Phi Alpha: A development in College Life
14What is the chapter 1 of the history book>
Origin of Alpha Phi Alpha
15This founder of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. returned home to Washington, DC. after leaving Cornell, where he taught in public schools. Much of his career was spent at Armstrong Vocational High School in the District of Columbia:
Nathaniel Allison Murray
16This founder of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. was Alpha Chapter's first president and graduated with a degree in civil engineering. He became the first African American engineer registered in the state of New York:
George Biddle Kelley
17This founder of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. became New York's first registered black architect with offices on Boadway in New York City. He holds the distinction of being the first African American to pass the military commissioning examination and was commissioned First Lieutenant in the 15th Infantry of the New York State National Guard.
Vertner Woodson Tandy
18This founder of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. became the first Executive Secretary of the National Urban League and help organized the first three Chapters that branched from the mother Chapter. He was the last to be designated a founder in 1952:
Eugene Kinckle Jones
19Menu of the First Banquet
Alpha Phi Alpha Punch, Broiled Lamb Chops, Brotherhood Smoke(?), Cheese, Chocolate Cake, Crackers, Cream Tomato Soup, Demi Tasse, Finger Rolls, Hashed Brown Potatoes, Lady Fingers, Neapolitan Ice Cream, Olives, Peas in Tubs, Pickles, Rolled Bread, Salted Wafers, Shrimp Salad, Wild Apple Jelly
20This founder of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. entered the career secretarial field and had a unique privilege of serving as a professional staff member to the United States Senate Committee on Appropriations.
Robert Harold Ogle
21George Biddle Kelley Spoke on
Why Organize
22Robert Harold Ogle spoke on
"Welcome, Brother"
23What is the title of Chapter 2 of the history book
Period of Consolidation
24What is the dedication of the History Book?
To the Youths who march onward and upward toward the light, this volume is respectfully dedicated.
25Who were the first initiates?
Eugene Kinckle Jones
Gordon Jones
Lemuel E Graves
26How did the Beta Chapter select its initiates and why was this practice stopped?
Tap Day - Students would line up across from the student union and brothers would tap them on the shoulder while wearing their schools colors. This was stopped because it brought negative light to the fraternity.
27Name the three stages of Alpha's development
Social Study Club, Literary Society, Fraternity
28What was the cost of the first incorporation (include any discounts)
$25.27 discount of $0.27, final cost $25.00
29The mission statement of Alpha Phi Alpha?
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. develops leaders, promotes brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our communities.
30In what city and what general convention was the last founder officially designated
38th General Convention, Clevland Ohio
31What is a Shingle?
Certificate of membership which states that one is a duly initiated member of Alpha Phi Alpha
32Who's is credited with designing the first shingle?
George Biddle Kelley
33Who is crediting with designing the Fraternity Pin?
Vertner Woodson Tandy
34Who is considered the precursor of Alpha?
Charles "CC" Poindexter
35The date of the first incorporation is:
January 29, 1908
36The first incorporation took place in:
Albany, NY
37With regards to the Ritual of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the ritual of 1907 was unique in that:
It was written from memory;
it was written by someone who had experience the first ritual first hand;
it was written because they couldn't find the previous;
All of the above.
38with regards to the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. who was on the first ritual committee?
George Biddle Kelley & Robert Harold Ogle
39with regards to the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. who was on the second ritual committee?
Eugene Kinckle Jones & Henry Arthur Callis
40What is the name, year founded and seat of the Fraternity's fourth chapter to be chartered?
Delta Chapter; University of Toronto; Toronto, Canada; 1908
41Who is credited with the establishment of the Fraternity's second, third, and fourth chapter?
Eugene Kinckle Jones
42When was the first General Convention
December 28-30, 1908
43What Chapter hosted the first General Convention?
Beta, Howard University
44What city and university played host to the 1st General Convention
Howard University, Washington D.C.
45At the conclusion of the first General Convention, what became the supreme governing entity of the Fraternity?
The General Convention
46Parliamentary Law
Facilitates transaction of business
Ensures justice and order
Protects rights of members
47According to parliamentary procedures which of these are recognized methods of voting?
-Voice Vote
-Roll Call Vote
-Show of Hands
-Rising
-Ballot
-General Consent
-Mail or Proxy
ALL METHODS SHOWN
48The proper way to make a motion is;
I move
49Robert Ogle discovered a news item in the Chicago Defenderabout a Black Fraternity, Pi Gamma Omicron, being established at Ohio State University. He inquired about its existenceand received which response:
Registrar replied that he had no cognizance of the existence of such an organization.
50On what day did the first initiation take place?
October 30, 1906
51Where did the first initiation take place?
-Masonic Hall
-Old Fellow's Hall
-Red Man's Hall
52Who is credited with proposing the Fraternity Colors?
Robert Harold Ogle
53What are the fraternity colors?
Old Gold and Black
54Who is credited with naming the society because he proposed a motion that was accepted
George Biddle Kelley
55Despite being credited with name the organization, the Brother who was given this honor says the credit should really go to this person because they reserached/worked out the name?
Henry Arthur Callis
56This founder of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. became a practicing physician, Howard University Professor of Medicine and Prolific contributor to medical Journals and is the only one to serve as General President of the Fraternity.
Henry Arthur Callis
57What is the title of chapter 3 of the History Book
First Steps in Expansion
58What is the name, year founded and seat of the Fraternity's second Chapter to be Charted?
Beta Chapter; Howard University, Washington D.C.; 1907
59Who were the first honorary members?
Edward Ulysses Anderson Brooks (Edward UA Brooks)
George Fletcher
60What is the name, year founded and seat of the Fraternity's third Chapter to be Charted?
Gamma Chapter; Virginia Union University, Richmond Virginia; 1907
61Who is the author of the History Book?
Charles Harris Wesley
62In the fall of 1905, the Social Study Club met at the residence of?
Edward Newton
63In the fall of 1905, the address where the Social Club met was:
421 N. Albany Street
64Who was the individual responsible for calling the first meeting that took place in the fall of 1905?
Charless "C.C." Poindexter
65During the Fall of 1905, the two points of view which dominated the discussions regarding the nature of the newly proposed organization were (1) to be a social and literary organization in which all the members could participate at regular meetings, and (2) to become a fraternity.
True or False?
True
66What factors caused the Social Study Club to flourish during the 1905-1906 academic year and the fall of 1906?
-Comradeship;
-Accumulation of examination for future use by members;
-The development of a program of study:
ALL OF THE ABOVE
67In March 1906, the Social Study Club meetings were moved to what address:
411 East State Street
68The owners of the residence where the Social Study Club meeting were moved to in March 1906 were:
Annie and Archie Singleton