Zeta Tau Alpha – Initiation Test Study Guide with Key
Concepts and Practice Questions
When was ZTA founded? - correct answer ✔✔ October 15th, 1898
What was the Fraternity's original name? - correct answer ✔✔ "???" or 3 Question Marks
Where was ZTA founded? (University's current name, city, state) - correct answer ✔✔
Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia
Why is the strawberry special to ZTA? - correct answer ✔✔ In the late 1800s, an admirer of
Founded Mary "Cammie" Campbell Jones Batte sent her a gift of strawberries. This prompted
the group of nine friends to host their first purely social gathering and to become officially
recognized as a campus organization.
What are the 5 areas of sisterhood? - correct answer ✔✔ 1. Shared Social Experiences
2. Encouragement and Support
3. Belonging
4. Accountability
5, Common Purpose
What are ZTA's official colors? - correct answer ✔✔ Turquoise blue and steel gray
What is ZTA's national philanthropy? - correct answer ✔✔ Breast Cancer Awareness and
Education
Concepts and Practice Questions
When was ZTA founded? - correct answer ✔✔ October 15th, 1898
What was the Fraternity's original name? - correct answer ✔✔ "???" or 3 Question Marks
Where was ZTA founded? (University's current name, city, state) - correct answer ✔✔
Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia
Why is the strawberry special to ZTA? - correct answer ✔✔ In the late 1800s, an admirer of
Founded Mary "Cammie" Campbell Jones Batte sent her a gift of strawberries. This prompted
the group of nine friends to host their first purely social gathering and to become officially
recognized as a campus organization.
What are the 5 areas of sisterhood? - correct answer ✔✔ 1. Shared Social Experiences
2. Encouragement and Support
3. Belonging
4. Accountability
5, Common Purpose
What are ZTA's official colors? - correct answer ✔✔ Turquoise blue and steel gray
What is ZTA's national philanthropy? - correct answer ✔✔ Breast Cancer Awareness and
Education
