Zeta Tau Alpha – Post-Initiation Exam Study Guide with
Key Concepts and Practice Questions
Why are rituals important? - correct answer ✔✔ They are the unchanging thing that binds
members of Zeta Tau Alpha together across the country and through time
What is on the left of the banner? - correct answer ✔✔ the initial of our secret password: Arista
What is in the middle of the banner? - correct answer ✔✔ in Greek letters, "Themis," our
patron goddess
What is on the right of the banner? - correct answer ✔✔ the burning taper
What is the honor ring and who is it presented to? - correct answer ✔✔ The honor ring is the
highest individual honor granted by the Fraternity and is presented to alumnae who have had
sustained and outstanding service to Zeta Tau Alpha
What are two rules regarding how the badge is worn? - correct answer ✔✔ only initiated
members can wear the badge and it is only worn over your heart
Song of Themis - correct answer ✔✔ To Themis, fair Themis, we lift our hearts in song. The
turquoise and silver to thee alone belong. May white violets ever in clusters grace thy brow. And
may we ever keep in trust our sacred vow.
On the coat of arms, what does Argent mean? - correct answer ✔✔ silver (gray) and represents
unity
On the coat of arms, what does Azure mean? - correct answer ✔✔ blue and represents truth
Key Concepts and Practice Questions
Why are rituals important? - correct answer ✔✔ They are the unchanging thing that binds
members of Zeta Tau Alpha together across the country and through time
What is on the left of the banner? - correct answer ✔✔ the initial of our secret password: Arista
What is in the middle of the banner? - correct answer ✔✔ in Greek letters, "Themis," our
patron goddess
What is on the right of the banner? - correct answer ✔✔ the burning taper
What is the honor ring and who is it presented to? - correct answer ✔✔ The honor ring is the
highest individual honor granted by the Fraternity and is presented to alumnae who have had
sustained and outstanding service to Zeta Tau Alpha
What are two rules regarding how the badge is worn? - correct answer ✔✔ only initiated
members can wear the badge and it is only worn over your heart
Song of Themis - correct answer ✔✔ To Themis, fair Themis, we lift our hearts in song. The
turquoise and silver to thee alone belong. May white violets ever in clusters grace thy brow. And
may we ever keep in trust our sacred vow.
On the coat of arms, what does Argent mean? - correct answer ✔✔ silver (gray) and represents
unity
On the coat of arms, what does Azure mean? - correct answer ✔✔ blue and represents truth
