ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY INC,
IMDP PROCESS - WEEK 1. EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
1. Who is the author of the fraternity History Book? - ANSWER-Charles Harris Wesley
2. In the Fall of 1905, the address where the Social Study Club first met at the residence
of. - ANSWER-Edward Newton
3. In the Fall of 1905, the address where the Social Study Club first met was. -
ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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. - ANSWER-True
6. What factors caused the Social Study Club to flourish during the 1905-1906
academic year and the fall of 1906? - ANSWER-All of the above
7. In March 1906, the Social Study Club meeting were moved to what address: -
ANSWER-411 E. State St, Ithaca
8. The owners of the residence to where the Social Study Club meetings were moved in
March 1906 were: - ANSWER-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. - ANSWER-Registrar replied that he
had no cognizance of the existence of such an organization
10. On what day did the first initiation take place? - ANSWER-October 30, 1906
11. Where did the first initiation ceremony take place - ANSWER-Masonic Hall, Red
Men's Hall, Odd Fellow's Hall
, 12. Who is credited with proposing the fraternity colors? - ANSWER-Robert Harold Ogle
13. What are the fraternity colors? - ANSWER-Old Gold and Black
14. Who is credited with naming the society because he proposed the motion which was
accepted? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-Henry Arthur Callis
16. The first initiation banquet, had many delectable delights. Choose the items which
were on the menu. - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-Charles
"C.C." Poindexter
18. Which of the following are considered Founders of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc: -
ANSWER-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: - ANSWER-Jewels
20. Who holds the distinction of being a founder and first initiate? - ANSWER-Eugene
Knickle Jones
21. What is a shingle? - ANSWER-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: - ANSWER-Henry Arthur Callis
23. Who is credited with designing the fraternity pin: - ANSWER-Vertner Woodson
Tandy
24. Who is considered the precursor of Alpha? - ANSWER-Charles Cardozo CC
Poindexter
25. The date of the first incorporation is: - ANSWER-January 29th, 1908
26. The first incorporation took place in: - ANSWER-Albany, NY
IMDP PROCESS - WEEK 1. EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
1. Who is the author of the fraternity History Book? - ANSWER-Charles Harris Wesley
2. In the Fall of 1905, the address where the Social Study Club first met at the residence
of. - ANSWER-Edward Newton
3. In the Fall of 1905, the address where the Social Study Club first met was. -
ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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. - ANSWER-True
6. What factors caused the Social Study Club to flourish during the 1905-1906
academic year and the fall of 1906? - ANSWER-All of the above
7. In March 1906, the Social Study Club meeting were moved to what address: -
ANSWER-411 E. State St, Ithaca
8. The owners of the residence to where the Social Study Club meetings were moved in
March 1906 were: - ANSWER-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. - ANSWER-Registrar replied that he
had no cognizance of the existence of such an organization
10. On what day did the first initiation take place? - ANSWER-October 30, 1906
11. Where did the first initiation ceremony take place - ANSWER-Masonic Hall, Red
Men's Hall, Odd Fellow's Hall
, 12. Who is credited with proposing the fraternity colors? - ANSWER-Robert Harold Ogle
13. What are the fraternity colors? - ANSWER-Old Gold and Black
14. Who is credited with naming the society because he proposed the motion which was
accepted? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-Henry Arthur Callis
16. The first initiation banquet, had many delectable delights. Choose the items which
were on the menu. - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-Charles
"C.C." Poindexter
18. Which of the following are considered Founders of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc: -
ANSWER-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: - ANSWER-Jewels
20. Who holds the distinction of being a founder and first initiate? - ANSWER-Eugene
Knickle Jones
21. What is a shingle? - ANSWER-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: - ANSWER-Henry Arthur Callis
23. Who is credited with designing the fraternity pin: - ANSWER-Vertner Woodson
Tandy
24. Who is considered the precursor of Alpha? - ANSWER-Charles Cardozo CC
Poindexter
25. The date of the first incorporation is: - ANSWER-January 29th, 1908
26. The first incorporation took place in: - ANSWER-Albany, NY
