DELTA ACHIEVEMENT TEST – SSY NEWEST TEST 2026 | QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
ALREADY GRADED A+ | LATEST EDITION (JUST RELEASED)
Question 1
Under which National President was the National Headquarters of Delta Sigma Theta
established?
A) Sadie T.M. Alexander
B) G. Dorothy Pelham Beckley
C) Anna Johnson Julian
D) Jeannette Triplett Jones
E) Gladys Byram Sheppard
Correct Answer: D) Jeannette Triplett Jones
Rationale: Jeannette Triplett Jones served as the 6th National President (1933–1935).
During her administration, the sorority took the significant step of establishing a National
Headquarters to centralize its growing administrative functions and records.
Question 2
National Boards were created as a component of the organizational structure under the
administration of which National President?
A) Ethel Lamar Calimese
B) Gladys Byram Sheppard
C) Vivian Osborne Marsh
D) Dorothy I. Height
E) Madree Penn White
Correct Answer: B) Gladys Byram Sheppard
Rationale: Gladys Byram Sheppard was the 5th National President. Her contribution to the
sorority’s infrastructure was the creation of National Boards, which helped distribute
leadership responsibilities and specialized oversight within the organization's expanding
structure.
Question 3
The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) was formed during the tenure of which National
President?
A) Sadie T.M. Alexander
B) Anna Johnson Julian
C) Mona Humphries Bailey
D) Lillian Pierce Benbow
E) Thelma Thomas Daley
Correct Answer: B) Anna Johnson Julian
Rationale: Anna Johnson Julian served as the 4th National President (1929–1931). It was
under her leadership that Delta Sigma Theta joined other Black Greek-letter organizations
to form the NPHC, facilitating cooperation and collective action among the groups.
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Question 4
Under which National President did delegates vote to hold the National Convention every two
years instead of annually?
A) Ethel Lamar Calimese
B) Dorothy Pelham Beckley
C) Winona Cargile Alexander
D) Myra Davis Hemmings
E) Florence Letcher Toms
Correct Answer: A) Ethel Lamar Calimese
Rationale: Ethel Lamar Calimese, the 3rd National President, presided over the decision to
move the National Convention to a biennial (every two years) schedule, a practice that
allowed for more extensive planning and regional development in the off-years.
Question 5
Who was the National President when the 1st National Convention was held?
A) Madree Penn White
B) Ethel Cuff Black
C) Sadie T.M. Alexander
D) Osceola McCarthy Adams
E) Vashti Turley Murphy
Correct Answer: C) Sadie T.M. Alexander
Rationale: Sadie T.M. Alexander was the 1st National President of Delta Sigma Theta
(1919–1923). She provided the foundational leadership during the first National
Convention, setting the trajectory for the sorority’s national expansion.
Question 6
Omega Omega was established as a Memorial Chapter under which National President?
A) Anna Johnson Julian
B) Dorothy Pelham Beckley
C) Jeannette Triplett Jones
D) Gladys Byram Sheppard
E) Vivian Osborne Marsh
Correct Answer: B) Dorothy Pelham Beckley
Rationale: Dorothy Pelham Beckley was the 2nd National President. She established the
Omega Omega Chapter as a memorial chapter to honor deceased sorors, ensuring their
contributions and spirits remain recognized within the sisterhood.
Question 7
What is the Sacred Vow (also known as the Sorority Vow) of Delta Sigma Theta?
A) To always wear Crimson and Cream
B) To support the Black community only during college
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C) Membership in Delta Sigma Theta is a lifetime commitment
D) To attend every National Convention
E) To honor the Founders once a year
Correct Answer: C) Membership in Delta Sigma Theta is a lifetime commitment
Rationale: The Sacred Vow emphasizes the enduring nature of the sisterhood. It signifies
that the obligations, benefits, and bond of the sorority do not end upon graduation but
continue throughout a member's entire life.
Question 8
Which of the following defines "The Sacred Trust" within the sorority?
A) The financial records of the Grand Chapter
B) The induction of new members into Delta Sigma Theta
C) The maintenance of the National Headquarters
D) The protection of the Sorority Pin
E) The election of the National President
Correct Answer: B) The induction of new members into Delta Sigma Theta is the sorority's
most sacred trust.
Rationale: The Sacred Trust refers to the solemn responsibility current members have to
carefully select and properly initiate new members into the sisterhood, ensuring the
organization's values and legacy are preserved.
Question 9
Who wrote and composed the Delta National Hymn?
A) Alice Dunbar Nelson and Florence Cole Talbert
B) Madree Penn White and Edith Motte Young
C) Mary Church Terrell and Nannie H. Burroughs
D) Osceola McCarthy Adams and Marguerite Young Alexander
E) Myra Davis Hemmings and Ethel Cuff Black
Correct Answer: A) Alice Dunbar Nelson and Florence Cole Talbert
Rationale: The Delta National Hymn, a cornerstone of the sorority's rituals and meetings,
was the collaborative artistic effort of Alice Dunbar Nelson (who wrote the lyrics) and
Florence Cole Talbert (who composed the music).
Question 10
What is the official stone of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.?
A) The Diamond
B) The Ruby
C) The Emerald
D) The Pearl
E) The Sapphire
Correct Answer: D) The pearl
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Rationale: The pearl is the official stone of the sorority. It is often used in the sorority's
jewelry and symbolizes the beauty, wisdom, and value of the sisterhood.
Question 11
Where were graduate chapters first authorized, and in what year did this occur?
A) 1st National Convention in 1919
B) 2nd National Convention in 1920
C) 3rd National Convention in 1921
D) Howard University in 1913
E) Incorporation in 1930
Correct Answer: B) At the 2nd National Convention and in 1920
Rationale: The authorization of graduate chapters (now known as alumnae chapters) was a
pivotal moment for the sorority's growth, allowing graduated members to continue active
service. This was officially voted upon in 1920 during the 2nd National Convention.
Question 12
Who were the first three Honorary Members of Delta Sigma Theta?
A) Eleanor Roosevelt, Maya Angelou, and Dorothy Height
B) Nannie H. Burroughs, Gabrielle Pelham, and Mary Church Terrell
C) Alice Dunbar Nelson, Florence Cole Talbert, and Madam C.J. Walker
D) Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, and Ida B. Wells
E) None of the above
Correct Answer: B) Nannie H. Burroughs, Gabrielle Pelham, Mary Church Terrell
Rationale: Honorary membership is the highest honor extended by the sorority. These three
women were the first to be recognized for their significant contributions to society and
alignment with Delta's values.
Question 13
The Jewels representing the Nine Cardinal Virtues are located on which Greek Letter of the Delta
pin?
A) Delta
B) Sigma
C) Theta
D) Alpha
E) Omega
Correct Answer: B) Sigma
Rationale: The Nine Jewels, which symbolize the essential characteristics of a Delta woman,
are physically represented on the Greek letter Sigma (Σ) on the official Sorority Pin.
Question 14
When was Delta Sigma Theta's Alpha Chapter granted a Certificate of Incorporation?
ALREADY GRADED A+ | LATEST EDITION (JUST RELEASED)
Question 1
Under which National President was the National Headquarters of Delta Sigma Theta
established?
A) Sadie T.M. Alexander
B) G. Dorothy Pelham Beckley
C) Anna Johnson Julian
D) Jeannette Triplett Jones
E) Gladys Byram Sheppard
Correct Answer: D) Jeannette Triplett Jones
Rationale: Jeannette Triplett Jones served as the 6th National President (1933–1935).
During her administration, the sorority took the significant step of establishing a National
Headquarters to centralize its growing administrative functions and records.
Question 2
National Boards were created as a component of the organizational structure under the
administration of which National President?
A) Ethel Lamar Calimese
B) Gladys Byram Sheppard
C) Vivian Osborne Marsh
D) Dorothy I. Height
E) Madree Penn White
Correct Answer: B) Gladys Byram Sheppard
Rationale: Gladys Byram Sheppard was the 5th National President. Her contribution to the
sorority’s infrastructure was the creation of National Boards, which helped distribute
leadership responsibilities and specialized oversight within the organization's expanding
structure.
Question 3
The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) was formed during the tenure of which National
President?
A) Sadie T.M. Alexander
B) Anna Johnson Julian
C) Mona Humphries Bailey
D) Lillian Pierce Benbow
E) Thelma Thomas Daley
Correct Answer: B) Anna Johnson Julian
Rationale: Anna Johnson Julian served as the 4th National President (1929–1931). It was
under her leadership that Delta Sigma Theta joined other Black Greek-letter organizations
to form the NPHC, facilitating cooperation and collective action among the groups.
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Question 4
Under which National President did delegates vote to hold the National Convention every two
years instead of annually?
A) Ethel Lamar Calimese
B) Dorothy Pelham Beckley
C) Winona Cargile Alexander
D) Myra Davis Hemmings
E) Florence Letcher Toms
Correct Answer: A) Ethel Lamar Calimese
Rationale: Ethel Lamar Calimese, the 3rd National President, presided over the decision to
move the National Convention to a biennial (every two years) schedule, a practice that
allowed for more extensive planning and regional development in the off-years.
Question 5
Who was the National President when the 1st National Convention was held?
A) Madree Penn White
B) Ethel Cuff Black
C) Sadie T.M. Alexander
D) Osceola McCarthy Adams
E) Vashti Turley Murphy
Correct Answer: C) Sadie T.M. Alexander
Rationale: Sadie T.M. Alexander was the 1st National President of Delta Sigma Theta
(1919–1923). She provided the foundational leadership during the first National
Convention, setting the trajectory for the sorority’s national expansion.
Question 6
Omega Omega was established as a Memorial Chapter under which National President?
A) Anna Johnson Julian
B) Dorothy Pelham Beckley
C) Jeannette Triplett Jones
D) Gladys Byram Sheppard
E) Vivian Osborne Marsh
Correct Answer: B) Dorothy Pelham Beckley
Rationale: Dorothy Pelham Beckley was the 2nd National President. She established the
Omega Omega Chapter as a memorial chapter to honor deceased sorors, ensuring their
contributions and spirits remain recognized within the sisterhood.
Question 7
What is the Sacred Vow (also known as the Sorority Vow) of Delta Sigma Theta?
A) To always wear Crimson and Cream
B) To support the Black community only during college
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C) Membership in Delta Sigma Theta is a lifetime commitment
D) To attend every National Convention
E) To honor the Founders once a year
Correct Answer: C) Membership in Delta Sigma Theta is a lifetime commitment
Rationale: The Sacred Vow emphasizes the enduring nature of the sisterhood. It signifies
that the obligations, benefits, and bond of the sorority do not end upon graduation but
continue throughout a member's entire life.
Question 8
Which of the following defines "The Sacred Trust" within the sorority?
A) The financial records of the Grand Chapter
B) The induction of new members into Delta Sigma Theta
C) The maintenance of the National Headquarters
D) The protection of the Sorority Pin
E) The election of the National President
Correct Answer: B) The induction of new members into Delta Sigma Theta is the sorority's
most sacred trust.
Rationale: The Sacred Trust refers to the solemn responsibility current members have to
carefully select and properly initiate new members into the sisterhood, ensuring the
organization's values and legacy are preserved.
Question 9
Who wrote and composed the Delta National Hymn?
A) Alice Dunbar Nelson and Florence Cole Talbert
B) Madree Penn White and Edith Motte Young
C) Mary Church Terrell and Nannie H. Burroughs
D) Osceola McCarthy Adams and Marguerite Young Alexander
E) Myra Davis Hemmings and Ethel Cuff Black
Correct Answer: A) Alice Dunbar Nelson and Florence Cole Talbert
Rationale: The Delta National Hymn, a cornerstone of the sorority's rituals and meetings,
was the collaborative artistic effort of Alice Dunbar Nelson (who wrote the lyrics) and
Florence Cole Talbert (who composed the music).
Question 10
What is the official stone of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.?
A) The Diamond
B) The Ruby
C) The Emerald
D) The Pearl
E) The Sapphire
Correct Answer: D) The pearl
, 4
Rationale: The pearl is the official stone of the sorority. It is often used in the sorority's
jewelry and symbolizes the beauty, wisdom, and value of the sisterhood.
Question 11
Where were graduate chapters first authorized, and in what year did this occur?
A) 1st National Convention in 1919
B) 2nd National Convention in 1920
C) 3rd National Convention in 1921
D) Howard University in 1913
E) Incorporation in 1930
Correct Answer: B) At the 2nd National Convention and in 1920
Rationale: The authorization of graduate chapters (now known as alumnae chapters) was a
pivotal moment for the sorority's growth, allowing graduated members to continue active
service. This was officially voted upon in 1920 during the 2nd National Convention.
Question 12
Who were the first three Honorary Members of Delta Sigma Theta?
A) Eleanor Roosevelt, Maya Angelou, and Dorothy Height
B) Nannie H. Burroughs, Gabrielle Pelham, and Mary Church Terrell
C) Alice Dunbar Nelson, Florence Cole Talbert, and Madam C.J. Walker
D) Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, and Ida B. Wells
E) None of the above
Correct Answer: B) Nannie H. Burroughs, Gabrielle Pelham, Mary Church Terrell
Rationale: Honorary membership is the highest honor extended by the sorority. These three
women were the first to be recognized for their significant contributions to society and
alignment with Delta's values.
Question 13
The Jewels representing the Nine Cardinal Virtues are located on which Greek Letter of the Delta
pin?
A) Delta
B) Sigma
C) Theta
D) Alpha
E) Omega
Correct Answer: B) Sigma
Rationale: The Nine Jewels, which symbolize the essential characteristics of a Delta woman,
are physically represented on the Greek letter Sigma (Σ) on the official Sorority Pin.
Question 14
When was Delta Sigma Theta's Alpha Chapter granted a Certificate of Incorporation?
