Week 1 Exam (IMDP)

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Alpha 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?
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True
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Any 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
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False
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Failure 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?
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True
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Failure 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?
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True
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Hazing, in a proper form, can be an effective way to teach respect and develop discipline. True or False?
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False
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If 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?
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False
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In 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
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True
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In debate, opinions of each member present have equal weight? True or False.
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True
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A Constitution defines how an organization operates. True or False
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False
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By-laws define the organization and list its principles and tenants. True or False?
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False
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In parliamentary procedure, a friendly amendment is acceptable. True or False
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True
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What is considered the founding date and place of origin of the fraternity?
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Tuesday, December 4, 1906, Cornell University, Ithaca New York
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What is the name of the history book of Alpha Phi Alpha
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The History of Alpha Phi Alpha: A development in College Life
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What is the chapter 1 of the history book>
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Origin of Alpha Phi Alpha
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This 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:
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Nathaniel Allison Murray
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This 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:
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George Biddle Kelley
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This 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.
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Vertner Woodson Tandy
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This 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:
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Eugene Kinckle Jones
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This 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.
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Robert Harold Ogle
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What is the title of Chapter 2 of the history book
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Period of Consolidation
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What is the dedication of the History Book?
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To the Youths who march onward and upward toward the light, this volume is respectfully dedicated.
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Who were the first initiates?
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Eugene Kinckle Jones Gordon Jones Lemuel E Graves
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How did the Beta Chapter select its initiates and why was this practice stopped?
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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.
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Name the three stages of Alpha's development
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Social Study Club, Literary Society, Fraternity
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What was the cost of the first incorporation (include any discounts)
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$25.27 discount of $0.27, final cost $25.00
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The mission statement of Alpha Phi Alpha?
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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. develops leaders, promotes brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our communities.
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In what city and what general convention was the last founder officially designated
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38th General Convention, Clevland Ohio
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What is a Shingle?
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Certificate of membership which states that one is a duly initiated member of Alpha Phi Alpha
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Who's is credited with designing the first shingle?
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George Biddle Kelley
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Who is crediting with designing the Fraternity Pin?
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Vertner Woodson Tandy
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Who is considered the precursor of Alpha?
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Charles "CC" Poindexter
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The date of the first incorporation is:
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January 29, 1908
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The first incorporation took place in:
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Albany, NY
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With regards to the Ritual of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the ritual of 1907 was unique in that:
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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.
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with regards to the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. who was on the first ritual committee?
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George Biddle Kelley & Robert Harold Ogle
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with regards to the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. who was on the second ritual committee?
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Eugene Kinckle Jones & Henry Arthur Callis
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What is the name, year founded and seat of the Fraternity's fourth chapter to be chartered?
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Delta Chapter; University of Toronto; Toronto, Canada; 1908
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Who is credited with the establishment of the Fraternity's second, third, and fourth chapter?
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Eugene Kinckle Jones
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When was the first General Convention
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December 28-30, 1908
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What Chapter hosted the first General Convention?
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Beta, Howard University
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What city and university played host to the 1st General Convention
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Howard University, Washington D.C.
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At the conclusion of the first General Convention, what became the supreme governing entity of the Fraternity?
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The General Convention
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Parliamentary Law
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Facilitates transaction of business Ensures justice and order Protects rights of members
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According to parliamentary procedures which of these are recognized methods of voting?
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-Voice Vote -Roll Call Vote -Show of Hands -Rising -Ballot -General Consent -Mail or Proxy ALL METHODS SHOWN
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The proper way to make a motion is;
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I move
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Robert 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:
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Registrar replied that he had no cognizance of the existence of such an organization.
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On what day did the first initiation take place?
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October 30, 1906
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Where did the first initiation take place?
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-Masonic Hall -Old Fellow's Hall -Rem Man's Hall
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Who is credited with proposing the Fraternity Colors?
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Robert Harold Ogle
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What are the fraternity colors?
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Old Gold and Black
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Who is credited with naming the society because he proposed a motion that was accepted
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George Biddle Kelley
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Despite 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?
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Henry Arthur Callis
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This founder of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. became a prating 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.
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Henry Arthur Callis
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What is the title of chapter 3 of the History Book
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First Steps in Expansion
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What is the name, year founded and seat of the Fraternity's second Chapter to be Charted?
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Beta Chapter; Howard University, Washington D.C.; 1907
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Who were the first honorary members?
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Edward Ulysses Anderson Brooks (Edward UA Brooks) George Fletcher
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What is the name, year founded and seat of the Fraternity's third Chapter to be Charted?
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Gamma Chapter; Virginia Union University, Richmond Virginia; 1907
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Who is the author of the History Book?
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Charles Harris Wesley
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In the fall of 1905, the Social Study Club met at the residence of?
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Edward Newton
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In the fall of 1905, the address where the Social Club met was:
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421 N. Albany Street
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Who was the individual responsible for calling the first meeting that took place in the fall of 1905?
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Charless "C.C." Poindexter
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During 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?
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True
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What factors caused the Social Study Club to flourish during the 1905-1906 academic year and the fall of 1906?
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-Comradeship; -Accumulation of examination for future use by members; -The development of a program of study: ALL OF THE ABOVE
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In March 1906, the Social Study Club meetings were moved to what address:
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411 East State Street
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The owners of the residence where the Social Study Club meeting were moved to in March 1906 were:
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Annie and Archie Singleton