UPDATE 2026|2027|A COMPREHENSIVE
REVIEW OF 250 PRACTICE QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS AND RATIONALES| PASS
ASSURED
Introduction
The Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Final Exam is a comprehensive
assessment administered during the Membership Intake Process (MIP). It evaluates
an aspirant's knowledge of the sorority's history, founding principles,
organizational structure, national programs, and policies—particularly the anti-
hazing policy. This question bank contains 250 multiple-choice questions covering
the core domains typically tested: Founding History (dates, location, founders,
incorporators), Principles & Symbols (colors, jewel, dove, motto), Organizational
Structure (Grand Basileus, regions, auxiliaries), National Programs (Stork's Nest,
Z-HOPE, Zeta Congressional Institute), and Anti-Hazing Policy (Finer Women
Don't Haze, reporting chain, hazing definitions). Questions are presented in an
interchangeable order to simulate varied exam formats. Each question includes the
correct answer and a rationale for study purposes.
SECTION 1: FOUNDING HISTORY
1. On what date was Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated founded?
A. January 15, 1920
B. January 16, 1920
C. March 30, 1923
D. October 15, 1898
Answer: B
Rationale: Zeta Phi Beta was founded on January 16, 1920, at Howard University.
January 15 is the date associated with Alpha Kappa Alpha, while March 30, 1923,
,is the incorporation date. October 15, 1898, is the founding date of Zeta Tau Alpha,
a different organization.
2. At which university was Zeta Phi Beta founded?
A. Longwood University
B. Howard University
C. Wiley College
D. College of William and Mary
Answer: B
Rationale: Zeta Phi Beta was founded on the campus of Howard University in
Washington, D.C. Longwood University is associated with Zeta Tau Alpha, and the
College of William and Mary is where Phi Beta Kappa was founded.
3. How many founders does Zeta Phi Beta recognize?
A. Three
B. Four
C. Five
D. Seven
Answer: C
Rationale: Zeta Phi Beta was founded by five women, collectively known as the
Five Pearls. The five founders are Arizona Cleaver Stemmons, Pearl Anna Neal,
Myrtle Tyler Faithful, Viola Tyler Goings, and Fannie Pettie Watts.
4. Who was the first founder of Zeta Phi Beta?
A. Pearl Anna Neal
B. Arizona Cleaver Stemmons
C. Myrtle Tyler Faithful
D. Fannie Pettie Watts
Answer: B
Rationale: Arizona Cleaver Stemmons is recognized as the first founder and
served as the sorority's first president. She was instrumental in organizing the
initial meetings that led to Zeta's establishment.
5. Which founder served as secretary during the sorority's founding?
A. Viola Tyler
,B. Pearl Neal
C. Fannie Pettie
D. Myrtle Tyler
Answer: B
Rationale: Pearl Anna Neal served as the secretary and documented organizational
matters during the founding period. Her role was critical in establishing the
administrative records of the new sorority.
6. Which founder is known for contributions to educational initiatives and
scholarship?
A. Arizona Cleaver Stemmons
B. Viola Tyler
C. Myrtle Tyler Faithful
D. Fannie Pettie
Answer: C
Rationale: Myrtle Tyler Faithful promoted educational programs and scholarship,
aligning with the sorority's principle of Scholarship. She was a dedicated educator
throughout her life.
7. Which founder helped establish early organizational and administrative
procedures?
A. Myrtle Tyler Faithful
B. Viola Tyler
C. Arizona Cleaver Stemmons
D. Pearl Neal
Answer: B
Rationale: Viola Tyler helped create administrative processes and organizational
policies. Her contributions ensured the sorority had a functional governance
structure from its earliest days.
8. Where was Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated incorporated?
A. New York, NY
B. Washington, D.C.
C. Atlanta, GA
D. Chicago, IL
, Answer: B
Rationale: Zeta Phi Beta was incorporated on March 30, 1923, in Washington,
D.C., the same city where it was founded. The national headquarters remains in
Washington, D.C.
9. On what date was Zeta Phi Beta officially incorporated?
A. January 16, 1920
B. March 30, 1923
C. December 5, 1776
D. June 15, 1925
Answer: B
Rationale: Zeta Phi Beta was incorporated on March 30, 1923. The founding date
is January 16, 1920, while December 5, 1776, is the founding date of Phi Beta
Kappa.
10. Zeta Phi Beta was founded in response to what primary concern?
A. Promoting entertainment opportunities
B. Addressing social injustices and promoting service and scholarship
C. Creating a sports league
D. Encouraging entrepreneurship exclusively
Answer: B
Rationale: The founders emphasized service, scholarship, and sisterhood as a
response to social needs. They believed the social nature of sorority life should not
overshadow the real mission of progressive organizations to address societal ills.
11. What was the name of the first fraternity founded in the United States?
A. Alpha Phi Alpha
B. Phi Beta Kappa
C. Zeta Phi Beta
D. Omega Psi Phi
Answer: B
Rationale: Phi Beta Kappa was founded on December 5, 1776, at the College of
William and Mary, making it the first Greek-letter fraternity in the United States.