Delta Achievement Test Updated Study
Guide 235 Questions and Answers (2026) |
Focused Revision Pack | Grade A+
• What is the mission state? -✓✓Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. is an organization
of college educated women committed to the constructive development of its
members and to public service with a primary focus on the black community
• On what campus was Delta Sigma Theta founded? -✓✓Howard University
• At what national convention was Grand Chapter created? -✓✓1st National
Convention
• What group is the Jewel Temperance dedicated to? -✓✓The National Staff
• What is the purpose of the National Vigilance Committee -✓✓To keep in touch
with the political and civic activities of the country as they affected the negro race
in general
• First Jewel -✓✓Compassion: Essence of the human spirit; Dedicated to the
Founders of Delta Sigma Theta
• Second Jewel -✓✓Courtesy: A genuine respect for the feelings of others and
consideration for the inherent dignitt of every living person; Dedicated to the
mothers of Delta members
,• Third Jewel -✓✓Dedication: To a noble cause is one of humanity's highest
callings and an act of consecration; Dedicated to National Presidents, past and
present
• Fourth Jewel -✓✓Fellowship: common spirit of Sisterhood; Dedicated to the
many chapters of Delta Sigma Theta
• Fifth Jewel -✓✓Fidelity: is the steadfast devotion and faithful commitment we
give to purposes that ourselves and a disciplines devotion which involves us in
those experiences that are the very essence of this organization; Dedicated to the
Honorary Members
• Sixth Jewel -✓✓Honesty: the first requisite in keeping peace with ourselves and
meriting the trust of others; Dedicated to the National Officers, past and present,
who have guided the organization
• Seventh Jewel -✓✓Justice: Firm and continous obligation to render everyone,
regardless or race, creed, color, or sex that which is her due; Dedicated to our
ancestors, born slaves or freed to stuggle, leaving a legacy of achievement in
overcoming oppression in the cause of freedom and justice.
• Eighth Jewel -✓✓Purity: Character, mind, and conduct is the supreme goal of
human life; Dedicated to the deceased sorors of Delta Sigma Theta
• Ninth Jewel -✓✓Temperance: Self-restraint in conduct; Dedicated to the National
Staff
• What three chapters were in attendance at the First National Convention? -
✓✓Alpha- Howard University
, Gamma- University of Pennsylvania
Epsilon- Ohio State University
• What is the meaning of the Jewel Dedication? -✓✓To a noble cause is one of
humanity's highest callings and an act of consecration
• What are the elements of the Minerva Circle? -✓✓Sisterhood is the core
Black
College
Women
Public service is the outer circle
• Who designed the Sorority Crest? -✓✓F. Ailene Marks and Jeannette Triplett
Jones
• Who are the writers of the Delta Sigma Theta National Hymn? -✓✓Sorors Alice
Dunbar-Nelson and Florence Cole Talbert
• What were the first two graduate (now called alumnae) chapters authorized by
Delta Sigma Theta? -✓✓New York City and Washington D.C.
• What is the purpose of the Jubilee Year established in 1929? -✓✓To get inactive
members to become more active and re-dedicate to Delta
• Name the four funds established under the First National President Sadie Tanner
Mossell Alexander -✓✓- Housing Fund
- Sinking Fund
Guide 235 Questions and Answers (2026) |
Focused Revision Pack | Grade A+
• What is the mission state? -✓✓Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. is an organization
of college educated women committed to the constructive development of its
members and to public service with a primary focus on the black community
• On what campus was Delta Sigma Theta founded? -✓✓Howard University
• At what national convention was Grand Chapter created? -✓✓1st National
Convention
• What group is the Jewel Temperance dedicated to? -✓✓The National Staff
• What is the purpose of the National Vigilance Committee -✓✓To keep in touch
with the political and civic activities of the country as they affected the negro race
in general
• First Jewel -✓✓Compassion: Essence of the human spirit; Dedicated to the
Founders of Delta Sigma Theta
• Second Jewel -✓✓Courtesy: A genuine respect for the feelings of others and
consideration for the inherent dignitt of every living person; Dedicated to the
mothers of Delta members
,• Third Jewel -✓✓Dedication: To a noble cause is one of humanity's highest
callings and an act of consecration; Dedicated to National Presidents, past and
present
• Fourth Jewel -✓✓Fellowship: common spirit of Sisterhood; Dedicated to the
many chapters of Delta Sigma Theta
• Fifth Jewel -✓✓Fidelity: is the steadfast devotion and faithful commitment we
give to purposes that ourselves and a disciplines devotion which involves us in
those experiences that are the very essence of this organization; Dedicated to the
Honorary Members
• Sixth Jewel -✓✓Honesty: the first requisite in keeping peace with ourselves and
meriting the trust of others; Dedicated to the National Officers, past and present,
who have guided the organization
• Seventh Jewel -✓✓Justice: Firm and continous obligation to render everyone,
regardless or race, creed, color, or sex that which is her due; Dedicated to our
ancestors, born slaves or freed to stuggle, leaving a legacy of achievement in
overcoming oppression in the cause of freedom and justice.
• Eighth Jewel -✓✓Purity: Character, mind, and conduct is the supreme goal of
human life; Dedicated to the deceased sorors of Delta Sigma Theta
• Ninth Jewel -✓✓Temperance: Self-restraint in conduct; Dedicated to the National
Staff
• What three chapters were in attendance at the First National Convention? -
✓✓Alpha- Howard University
, Gamma- University of Pennsylvania
Epsilon- Ohio State University
• What is the meaning of the Jewel Dedication? -✓✓To a noble cause is one of
humanity's highest callings and an act of consecration
• What are the elements of the Minerva Circle? -✓✓Sisterhood is the core
Black
College
Women
Public service is the outer circle
• Who designed the Sorority Crest? -✓✓F. Ailene Marks and Jeannette Triplett
Jones
• Who are the writers of the Delta Sigma Theta National Hymn? -✓✓Sorors Alice
Dunbar-Nelson and Florence Cole Talbert
• What were the first two graduate (now called alumnae) chapters authorized by
Delta Sigma Theta? -✓✓New York City and Washington D.C.
• What is the purpose of the Jubilee Year established in 1929? -✓✓To get inactive
members to become more active and re-dedicate to Delta
• Name the four funds established under the First National President Sadie Tanner
Mossell Alexander -✓✓- Housing Fund
- Sinking Fund
