Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc, IMDP Process – Week
1 Exam Questions and Answers 100% Correct
1. Who is the author of the fraternity History Book? - Charles Harris Wesley
2. In the Fall of 1905, the address where the Social Study Club first met at the
residence of. - Edward Newton
3. In the Fall of 1905, the address where the Social Study Club first met was. - 421 N.
Albany St, Ithaca NY
4. Who was the individual responsible for calling the first meeting that took place in
the fall of 1905? - Charles "C.C" Pointdexter
5. During the Fall of 1905, the two points of view dominated the discussion regarding
the nature of the newly proposed organizations were (1) to be a social and literary
organization in which all the members could participate at regular meeting, and (2)
to become a fraternity. - True
6. What factors caused the Social Study Club to flourish during the 1905-1906
academic year and the fall of 1906? - All of the above
7. In March 1906, the Social Study Club meeting were moved to what address: - 411 E.
State St, Ithaca
8. The owners of the residence to where the Social Study Club meetings were moved
in March 1906 were: - Annie and Archie Singleton
9. Robert Ogle discovered a news item in the Chicago Defender about a Black
fraternity, Pi Gamma Omicron being established at Ohio State University. He
inquired about its existence and received which response. - Registrar replied that he
had no cognizance of the existence of such an organization
10. On what day did the first initiation take place? - October 30, 1906
11. Where did the first initiation ceremony take place - Masonic Hall, Red Men's Hall,
Odd Fellow's Hall
12. Who is credited with proposing the fraternity colors? - Robert Harold Ogle
13. What are the fraternity colors? - Old Gold and Black
14. Who is credited with naming the society because he proposed the motion which
was accepted? - George Biddle Kelley
, 15. Despite being credited with naming the organization, the Brother who was given
this honor says the credit should really go to this person because they
researched/worked out the name? - Henry Arthur Callis
16. The first initiation banquet, had many delectable delights. Choose the items
which were on the menu. - Cream Tomato Soup, Salted Wafers, Neapolitan Ice Cream,
Peas In Tub, Cheese, Broiled Lamb Chops, Lady Fingers, Brotherhood Smoke, Mashed
Brown Potatoes, Chocolate Cake, Olives, Finger Rolls, Crackers, Shrimp Salad, Alpha
Phi Alpha Punch, Rolled Bread, Wild Apple Jelly,
17. On the founding date, a meeting took place where the decision to become a
Fraternity was deliberate. Whose letter of resignation was heard? - Charles "C.C."
Poindexter
18. Which of the following are considered Founders of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity,
Inc: - Henry Arthur Callis, Charles Henry Chapman, Eugene Knickle Jones, George
Biddle Kelley, Nathaniel Allison Murray, Robert Harold Ogle, Vertner Woodson
Tandy.
19. The Founders of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc are commonly and lovingly
referred to as: - Jewels
20. Who holds the distinction of being a founder and first initiate? - Eugene Knickle
Jones
21. What is a shingle? - Certificate of membership which states that one is a duly
initiated member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
22. Who is credited with designing the first Shingle: - Henry Arthur Callis
23. Who is credited with designing the fraternity pin: - Vertner Woodson Tandy
24. Who is considered the precursor of Alpha? - Charles Cardozo CC Poindexter
25. The date of the first incorporation is: - January 29th, 1908
26. The first incorporation took place in: - Albany, NY
27. With regards to the Ritual of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc who was on the first
ritual committee? - George Biddle Kelley, Robert Harold Ogle
28. With regards to the Ritual of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc, who was on the
second ritual committee? - Eugene Knickle Jones, Henry Arthur Callie