DELTA ACHIEVEMENT TEST - PART 1 & PART 2 PRACTICE
EXAM (2024/2025 UPDATED STANDARDS)
Organization: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Total Questions: 200 (Part 1: 100 | Part 2: 100)
Question Type: Multiple Choice / Fill-in-the-Blank
Standards: 2024/2025 National Achievement Test Specifications
INTRODUCTION
This comprehensive Delta Achievement Test practice examination serves as a vital preparation resource for
prospective members, new initiates, and sorors seeking knowledge reinforcement. Based on 2024/2025 national
standards, official sorority history, and current programmatic protocols, this exam covers the full spectrum of
Delta Sigma Theta foundational and advanced knowledge. The assessment encompasses founding history and
the 22 founders, organizational structure and governance, symbols and traditions, national programs and the 5-
Point Thrust, chapter expansion, national presidential contributions, youth initiatives including Delta GEMS and
the Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy, Financial Fortitude, political activism heritage, international presence at
the United Nations, and sacred rituals and protocols. Mastery of this content demonstrates commitment to Delta
Sigma Theta's mission of sisterhood, scholarship, and service with a primary focus on the Black community.
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PART 1: FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE (Questions 1-100)
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DOMAIN 1A: FOUNDING HISTORY & FOUNDERS (Questions 1-25)
Question 1: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded on what date? A. January 13, 1911
B. January 13, 1913
C. February 30, 1930
,D. March 3, 1913
Answer: B
Rationale: Delta Sigma Theta was founded on January 13, 1913 at Howard University by 22
collegiate women who sought to move towards social activism and greater public service rather
than social activities.
Question 2: How many collegiate women founded Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.? A. 16
B. 18
C. 20
D. 22
Answer: D
Rationale: Twenty-two collegiate women founded Delta Sigma Theta at Howard University in
1913, having previously been initiated into Alpha Kappa Alpha before seeking an organization
focused on social activism and public service.
Question 3: Delta Sigma Theta was founded by students who had earlier been initiated into which
organization? A. Alpha Phi Alpha
B. Alpha Kappa Alpha
C. Zeta Phi Beta
D. Sigma Gamma Rho
Answer: B
Rationale: The founders of Delta Sigma Theta were previously initiated into Alpha Kappa Alpha but
sought to move towards social activism and greater public service, feeling Alpha Kappa Alpha was
solely a female derivative of Alpha Phi Alpha with no individual meaning.
Question 4: Delta Sigma Theta was founded at which university? A. Spelman College
B. Howard University
C. Fisk University
D. Hampton University
Answer: B
Rationale: Delta Sigma Theta was founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C., on January
13, 1913, establishing its Alpha Chapter at this historically Black university.
Question 5: Who was named the first president of Delta Sigma Theta's Alpha Chapter? A. Bertha
Pitts Campbell
B. Myra Davis Hemmings
C. Edith Young
,D. Edna Brown Coleman
Answer: B
Rationale: Myra Davis Hemmings was named the first president of Delta Sigma Theta's Alpha
Chapter at Howard University, providing foundational leadership during the organization's
formative period.
Question 6: Which founder is credited with helping establish Delta Sigma Theta's commitment to
social activism over social activities? A. All 22 founders collectively
B. Myra Davis Hemmings only
C. The national president at the time
D. Howard University faculty advisors
Answer: A
Rationale: All 22 founders collectively sought to move towards social activism and greater public
service rather than social activities, establishing this as the organizational direction from inception.
Question 7: The founders felt that Alpha Kappa Alpha was solely a female derivative of Alpha Phi
Alpha with no individual meaning. This statement is: A. False
B. True
C. Partially true
D. Not documented
Answer: B
Rationale: This is true. The founders believed Alpha Kappa Alpha was solely a female derivative of
Alpha Phi Alpha with no individual meaning, which motivated them to create Delta Sigma Theta
with its own distinct purpose focused on public service.
Question 8: Which founder's name is associated with the Sorority Pin? A. Bertha Pitts Campbell
B. Madree Penn White
C. Florence Letcher Toms
D. Ethel Carr Watson
Answer: B
Rationale: The Sorority Pin represents Founder Madree Penn White and comprises the three Greek
letters Delta, Sigma, and Theta, symbolizing the organization's identity.
Question 9: Less than two months after the sorority's founding, Delta Sigma Theta women began
their political activism by participating in which historic event? A. The founding of the NAACP
B. The Women's Suffrage March of 1913
C. The March on Washington
, D. The Harlem Renaissance
Answer: B
Rationale: On March 3, 1913, less than two months after their January 13, 1913 founding, Delta
Sigma Theta founders participated in the Women's Suffrage March in Washington D.C., establishing
their commitment to political activism from the organization's earliest days.
Question 10: Which founder is listed as Bertha Pitts Campbell? A. Founder #1
B. A documented founder
C. The last founder initiated
D. Not a founder
Answer: B
Rationale: Bertha Pitts Campbell is documented as one of the 22 founders of Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority, Inc., contributing to the establishment of the organization in 1913.
Question 11: Which founder is listed as Edith Young? A. A documented founder
B. The first treasurer
C. The national president
D. Not documented
Answer: A
Rationale: Edith Young is documented as one of the 22 founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.,
participating in the founding at Howard University in 1913.
Question 12: Which founder is listed as Edna Brown Coleman? A. A documented founder
B. The first secretary
C. The second president
D. Not documented
Answer: A
Rationale: Edna Brown Coleman is documented as one of the 22 founders of Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority, Inc., contributing to the organization's establishment in 1913.
Question 13: Which founder is listed as Eliza Shippen? A. A documented founder
B. The first vice president
C. The national treasurer
D. Not documented
Answer: A
Rationale: Eliza Shippen is documented as one of the 22 founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,
Inc., participating in the founding at Howard University.
EXAM (2024/2025 UPDATED STANDARDS)
Organization: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Total Questions: 200 (Part 1: 100 | Part 2: 100)
Question Type: Multiple Choice / Fill-in-the-Blank
Standards: 2024/2025 National Achievement Test Specifications
INTRODUCTION
This comprehensive Delta Achievement Test practice examination serves as a vital preparation resource for
prospective members, new initiates, and sorors seeking knowledge reinforcement. Based on 2024/2025 national
standards, official sorority history, and current programmatic protocols, this exam covers the full spectrum of
Delta Sigma Theta foundational and advanced knowledge. The assessment encompasses founding history and
the 22 founders, organizational structure and governance, symbols and traditions, national programs and the 5-
Point Thrust, chapter expansion, national presidential contributions, youth initiatives including Delta GEMS and
the Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy, Financial Fortitude, political activism heritage, international presence at
the United Nations, and sacred rituals and protocols. Mastery of this content demonstrates commitment to Delta
Sigma Theta's mission of sisterhood, scholarship, and service with a primary focus on the Black community.
====================================================
PART 1: FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE (Questions 1-100)
====================================================
DOMAIN 1A: FOUNDING HISTORY & FOUNDERS (Questions 1-25)
Question 1: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded on what date? A. January 13, 1911
B. January 13, 1913
C. February 30, 1930
,D. March 3, 1913
Answer: B
Rationale: Delta Sigma Theta was founded on January 13, 1913 at Howard University by 22
collegiate women who sought to move towards social activism and greater public service rather
than social activities.
Question 2: How many collegiate women founded Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.? A. 16
B. 18
C. 20
D. 22
Answer: D
Rationale: Twenty-two collegiate women founded Delta Sigma Theta at Howard University in
1913, having previously been initiated into Alpha Kappa Alpha before seeking an organization
focused on social activism and public service.
Question 3: Delta Sigma Theta was founded by students who had earlier been initiated into which
organization? A. Alpha Phi Alpha
B. Alpha Kappa Alpha
C. Zeta Phi Beta
D. Sigma Gamma Rho
Answer: B
Rationale: The founders of Delta Sigma Theta were previously initiated into Alpha Kappa Alpha but
sought to move towards social activism and greater public service, feeling Alpha Kappa Alpha was
solely a female derivative of Alpha Phi Alpha with no individual meaning.
Question 4: Delta Sigma Theta was founded at which university? A. Spelman College
B. Howard University
C. Fisk University
D. Hampton University
Answer: B
Rationale: Delta Sigma Theta was founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C., on January
13, 1913, establishing its Alpha Chapter at this historically Black university.
Question 5: Who was named the first president of Delta Sigma Theta's Alpha Chapter? A. Bertha
Pitts Campbell
B. Myra Davis Hemmings
C. Edith Young
,D. Edna Brown Coleman
Answer: B
Rationale: Myra Davis Hemmings was named the first president of Delta Sigma Theta's Alpha
Chapter at Howard University, providing foundational leadership during the organization's
formative period.
Question 6: Which founder is credited with helping establish Delta Sigma Theta's commitment to
social activism over social activities? A. All 22 founders collectively
B. Myra Davis Hemmings only
C. The national president at the time
D. Howard University faculty advisors
Answer: A
Rationale: All 22 founders collectively sought to move towards social activism and greater public
service rather than social activities, establishing this as the organizational direction from inception.
Question 7: The founders felt that Alpha Kappa Alpha was solely a female derivative of Alpha Phi
Alpha with no individual meaning. This statement is: A. False
B. True
C. Partially true
D. Not documented
Answer: B
Rationale: This is true. The founders believed Alpha Kappa Alpha was solely a female derivative of
Alpha Phi Alpha with no individual meaning, which motivated them to create Delta Sigma Theta
with its own distinct purpose focused on public service.
Question 8: Which founder's name is associated with the Sorority Pin? A. Bertha Pitts Campbell
B. Madree Penn White
C. Florence Letcher Toms
D. Ethel Carr Watson
Answer: B
Rationale: The Sorority Pin represents Founder Madree Penn White and comprises the three Greek
letters Delta, Sigma, and Theta, symbolizing the organization's identity.
Question 9: Less than two months after the sorority's founding, Delta Sigma Theta women began
their political activism by participating in which historic event? A. The founding of the NAACP
B. The Women's Suffrage March of 1913
C. The March on Washington
, D. The Harlem Renaissance
Answer: B
Rationale: On March 3, 1913, less than two months after their January 13, 1913 founding, Delta
Sigma Theta founders participated in the Women's Suffrage March in Washington D.C., establishing
their commitment to political activism from the organization's earliest days.
Question 10: Which founder is listed as Bertha Pitts Campbell? A. Founder #1
B. A documented founder
C. The last founder initiated
D. Not a founder
Answer: B
Rationale: Bertha Pitts Campbell is documented as one of the 22 founders of Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority, Inc., contributing to the establishment of the organization in 1913.
Question 11: Which founder is listed as Edith Young? A. A documented founder
B. The first treasurer
C. The national president
D. Not documented
Answer: A
Rationale: Edith Young is documented as one of the 22 founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.,
participating in the founding at Howard University in 1913.
Question 12: Which founder is listed as Edna Brown Coleman? A. A documented founder
B. The first secretary
C. The second president
D. Not documented
Answer: A
Rationale: Edna Brown Coleman is documented as one of the 22 founders of Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority, Inc., contributing to the organization's establishment in 1913.
Question 13: Which founder is listed as Eliza Shippen? A. A documented founder
B. The first vice president
C. The national treasurer
D. Not documented
Answer: A
Rationale: Eliza Shippen is documented as one of the 22 founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,
Inc., participating in the founding at Howard University.
