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
– 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
