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Leadership Correspondence CourseLesson One

DeMolay International

Basic DeMolay knowledge – reference material needed: DeMolay Leader’s Resource Guide

MULTIPLE CHOICE – CIRCLE LETTER OF CORRECT RESPONSE

1) An award that may be presented to anyone rendering outstanding service to the Chapter is calledthe_________________________.

a. White Honor Keyb. Distinguished Service Awardc. Hats off Awardd. Zerubbabel Key

2) There were ______ young men in the original group of DeMolays.

a. 3b. 5c. 7d. 9

3) The ____________________is an honor, which can be conferred on Advisors and it denotes three ormore years of conspicuous meritorious service to a chapter.

a. Cross of Honorb. PMC-MSAc. Guild of the Leather Apron (Advisor of the Year)d. Medal of Heroism

4) Jacques DeMolay was named Grand Master of the Knights Templars in _______?

a. 1298b. 1305c. 1307d. 1314

5) If an officer, other than a Councilor, is absent from a meeting, who can appoint a member to fill theposition for that meeting or occasion?

a. the Scribeb. the Master Councilorc. the Chapter Dadd. it is not filled – it must remain vacant

6) The founder of DeMolay was _______________________.

a. Frank A. Marshallb. Frank S. Landc. Alexander G. Cochrand. Charles A. Boyce

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7) Program planning for Chapters should generally be done on a ________________basis.

a. full yearb. monthlyc. termd. semi-annual

8) The Day of Comfort should be held _________________________.

a. near Easterb. anytime during the yearc. near Memorial Dayd. during the Thanksgiving/Christmas season

9) The ___________________ is the top ranking youth leader of the Chapter.

a. Presidentb. Master Councilorc. Chapter Advisord. Chairman

10) The ____________________ is the ISC’s official representative in all DeMolay affairs in a jurisdiction.

a. Administrative Assistantb. Directors of Chaptersc. Executive Officerd. Grand Master

11) The religion merit bar is awarded for not missing a regular weekly religious service for______________.

a. one monthb. one quarterc. six monthsd. one full year

12) One of the Junior Councilor’s clearly defined duties is to _____________________.

a. plan athletic competitionsb. appoint committee chairmenc. set the Chapter budgetd. assist with or take charge of the Chapter Membership program

13) Recipients of the Legion of Honor throughout DeMolay have been organized into groups, which arecalled ________________.

a. Chaptersb. Preceptoriesc. Councilsd. Courts

14) Which of the following is a Chapter committee required by the ISC statutes.

a. Membershipb. Entertainmentc. Financed. All the above

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15) Generally, the Chapter Advisor is responsible for _____________________.

a. attending Chapter meetings and other functionsb. running Advisory Council meetingsc. meeting with sponsoring body/bodiesd. keeping a record of all council meetings

16) Every member should make it a goal to bring in at least _____ new members.

a. 10b. 5c. 2d. 3

17) The ___________________ program is a formal training program that provides Advisors with basicsabout DeMolay and prepares them to work with today’s young people.

a. LTCb. DLCc. DADd. CAW

18) An Advisory Council should meet at least _________________________.

a. quarterlyb. monthlyc. prior to all Chapter meetingsd. twice monthly

19) Frank A. Marshall a(n) _____________ was asked by Dad Land to write the DeMolay Ritual.

a. editorial writer for the Kansas City Journalb. high school English teacherc. bankerd. actor

20) The _____________________ acts as spokesman for the Advisory Council before the Chapter.

a. Chapter Advisorb. Advisory Council Chairmanc. Master Councilord. Assistant Chapter Advisor

21) One of the important duties of the Scribe is to report new initiates. A member is not officiallyregistered on ISC records until he has been reported on a Form _______.

a. 5b. 7c. 10d. 11

22) The Advisory Council Chairman can be compared to ______________________.

a. a school teacherb. the coach of a sports teamc. a U.S. Senatord. a Mayor

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23) A member attending a meeting of his own Chapter should check with the ______________ to receivethe Word of the Day.

a. Chapter Advisorb. Master Councilorc. Scribed. Sentinel

24) While a Chapter is in session, a member does not pass between the altar and the ____________except when the ritual requires.

a. Northb. Southc. Eastd. West

25) Which of the following is NOT a requirement to be eligible to join DeMolay?

a. believe in a Supreme beingb. not yet reached the age of 21c. be of good moral characterd. be the son or relative of a Mason

26) The Founder’s Membership Award is granted to a DeMolay who is the first-line signer on his first______ membership applications.

a. 3b. 5c. 7d. 10

27) DeMolay activities can usually be divided into: ___________________________________.

a. athleticb. obligatory daysc. sociald. all of the above

28) If a member needs to leave the room while the Chapter is in session, he should ________________.

a. rise and wait to be recognizedb. request permission to leavec. go to the altard. all of the above

29) The _______________ assists and advises on the Chapter publication.

a. Chapter Education Officerb. Advisory Council Chairmanc. Chapter Advisord. Public Relations Advisor

30) A permanent ____________________ is issued to each new member after he is reported to theDeMolay Service and Leadership Center on a Form 10.

a. E-mail addressb. Membership Cardc. Tattood. Masonic Salute

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31) The ____________________ is the highest self-achievement award active and senior DeMolays canearn.

a. Representative DeMolay Awardb. Degree of Chevalierc. PMC-MSAd. Distinguished Service Award

32) The _______________ may appoint a person as a member of an Advisory Council.

a. Master Councilorb. Grand Lodgec. International Supreme Councild. Executive Officer

33) At no time should a member display more than ________ merit bars.

a. 12b. 15c. 18d. 21

34) A DeMolay who has won a particular merit bar three times is awarded a _________ bar.

a. redb. greenc. blued. white

35) One of the following is NOT among the seven special obligatory days designated by the InternationalSupreme Council to be observed by all DeMolays each year. _____________________.

a. Patriots’ Dayb. DeMolay Day of Comfortc. Louis Lower Memorial Dayd. Education Day

36) The visitation merit bar is awarded for six visitations at regular Chapter meetings, other than your own,or for one visitation for which one-way travel distance is at least _______ miles.

a. 25b. 50c. 100d. 150

37) The __________________ is the highest honor that an active DeMolay can receive.

a. Legion of Honorb. Degree of Chevalierc. Representative DeMolayd. PMC-MSA

38) Devotional Day should be held on the Sunday nearest _______________________.

a. March 18th

b. Christmasc. October 7

th

d. February 7th

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39) The individual chiefly responsible for organizing a new or reinstated Chapter may be recommended forthe _______________.

a. Green Honor Keyb. Distinguished Service Awardc. Zerubbabel Keyd. Advisor’s Honor Key

40) Dad Land founded The Order of DeMolay in March 1919 in ___________________.

a. Omaha, Nebraskab. Kansas City, Missouric. Los Angeles, Californiad. St. Louis, Missouri

41) The _________________ is the highest honor conferred by the ISC.

a. Legion of Honorb. Degree of Chevalierc. Distinguished Service Awardd. Order of Knighthood

42) _________________ was the first person to take the DeMolay Obligation.

a. Vaughn Monroeb. Louis Lowerc. Frank Marshalld. Walt Disney

43) A ____________ of Chevaliers may be formed with the authorization of the Executive Officer.

a. Chapterb. Preceptoryc. Councild. Court

44) The Blue Honor Key is awarded to an active or Senior DeMolay for being the first-line signer for________ new members initiated by the Chapter.

a. 3b. 5c. 7d. 10

45) How many raps of a gavel are made to cause officers to rise?

a. 1b. 2c. 3d. 4

46) The Chapter Scribe is appointed ____________________________.

a. by vote of the Chapterb. by the Advisory Councilc. by the Master Councilord. by the Executive Officer

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47) Your _______________ is the Chapter’s major communication with all its “internal publics”.

a. newsletterb. appearing on radioc. Master Councilord. softball team

48) During a Chapter meeting, if a member desires to speak, he should ____________________.

a. raise his handb. walk to the altarc. rise and wait to be recognizedd. simply begin speaking as soon as the current speaker stops

49) In the DeMolay Code of Ethics, a DeMolay is _________?

a. courteousb. serves Godc. honestd. all of the above

50) According to the front page of the Leader’s Resource Guide your first duty as a DeMolay is______________?

a. get involvedb. jump in with both feetc. share the fraternityd. all of the above

Revised: January 1, 2000

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Leadership Correspondence CourseLesson Two


DeMolay Administration – reference material needed: DeMolay Leader’s Resource Guide

MULTIPLE CHOICE – CIRCLE THE LETTER OF THE CORRECT RESPONSE

1) DeMolay strongly encourages original thinking, (and) ______________________________.

a. creative planningb. responsible decision makingc. cooperative actiond. all of the above

2) When sharing DeMolay with your friends it is easier to recruit young men with whom you already have a bond.This includes friends from _____________________.

a. schoolb. your neighborhoodc. your familyd. all of the above

3) Honors and Awards available to active DeMolays include _________________

a. Founder’s Membership Awardb. merit barsc. Representative DeMolayd. all of the above

4) Our goal for every member is to get him involved and be responsible for ______________.

a. playing on the Chapter basketball teamb. some activity or functionc. serving refreshmentsd. escorting the Chapter Sweetheart

5) In the history of DeMolay, there have been _______ different DeMolay emblems, all but one of which is nowobsolete.

a. fourb. sixc. sevend. none of the above

6) Who was NOT an Honorary Grand Master of DeMolay?

a. President Franklin D. Rooseveltb. President William J. Clintonc. President Harry S Trumand. President Gerald R. Ford


7) The _________ precepts are the philosophy behind DeMolay’s program planning efforts.

a. fourb. sevenc. eightd. nine

8) Other than the Master Councilor, Senior Councilor, Junior Councilor, Treasurer and Scribe, all other ChapterOfficers are appointed by the ____________________.

a. Chapter Advisorb. Executive Committeec. Advisory Councild. Master Councilor

9) Officers either must be installed at the same meeting they are elected or within ____ days of their election.

a. 14b. 21c. 30d. 45

10) The Master Councilor holds the same position as the ____________ does in other organizations.

a. Secretaryb. Presidentc. Vice Presidentd. Treasurer

11) The Active Legion of Honor can be conferred upon a Senior DeMolay who is over the age of _______.

a. 25b. 28c. 45d. 30

12) The Honorary Legion of Honor may be conferred upon a Mason who is not a Senior DeMolay and who is over theage of ______________________.

a. 25b. 28c. 45d. 30

13) The _______________ is the only honor, which may be granted to a woman.

a. Advisor of the yearb. Cross of Honorc. Legion of Honord. none of the above

14) A nominee for the ______________ must be a minimum of 17 years of age on January 15th

of the yearnominated.

a. Degree of Chevalierb. Medal of Appreciationc. Advisor’s Honor Keyd. none of the above


15) One of the following is NOT an elected officer of a Court of Chevaliers.

a. Chaplainb. Commanderc. Commander in the Northd. Secretary

16) The Order of Knighthood is for active DeMolays between the ages of ________.

a. 15 - 18b. 13 - 20c. 17 - 21d. none of the above

17) A DeMolay Chapter may not be named for a _________________.

a. Cityb. Statec. Living Persond. Lake

18) Each DeMolay Chapter must have an Advisory Council consisting of ________ or more Master Masons in goodstanding.

a. 2b. 3c. 5d. 6

19) Non-Masonic and non-Senior DeMolay Advisors may not act in the capacity of Chairman or _______________

a. Membership Advisorb. Chapter Advisorc. Financial Advisord. Scribe Advisor

20) Who was Jacques DeMolay?

a. A man who set an example of devotion to friendship and loyaltyb. Last leader of a group of crusading knights known as Knights Templarc. Burned at the stake in Paris in 1314 because he would not betray his friend or the trust they had

placed in himd. all of the above

21) The Advisory Council of a Chapter has the authority to declare an applicant elected or rejected if, in their opinion,___________________.

a. the best interests of the Order will be servedb. he is the son of a Masonc. he is related to a DeMolay memberd. none of the above

22) The Master Councilor, Senior Councilor, and Junior Councilor are elected for a term, usually _________, asstated in the Chapter’s bylaws.

a. 1 yearb. 3 monthsc. 6 monthsd. as set in the Chapter By-laws


23) The Treasurer is elected at the last election of the DeMolay year, and shall serve for the ensuing DeMolay__________.

a. 2 yearsb. termc. yeard. indefinitely

24) A good _________ must be prepared and ready at all time to assume the duties and responsibilities of the MasterCouncilor if necessary.

a. Scribeb. Treasurerc. Senior Councilord. Chapter “Dad”

25) The Scribe is appointed by the __________________.

a. Chapter Master Councilorb. Executive Officerc. Advisory Councild. none of the Above

26) To be elected to the office of Master Councilor, a member must have served as Senior Councilor or JuniorCouncilor, except when the ______________ believes that the best interests of the Order will be served by theelection of another member.

a. Presiding Master Councilorb. Chapter Advisorc. Advisory Councild. none of the above

27) The following committees are recommended for every Chapter. Membership, Finance, Entertainment and___________________.

a. Shrine Circusb. Clean-Upc. Sickd. none of the above

28) A member is not officially registered on ISC records until he has been reported on a (n) __________.

a. chapter rosterb. ACR formc. form 10d. whatever

29) When any reports become three months delinquent, the Chapter will be _____________.

a. given a severe tongue lashingb. temporarily suspendedc. suspended foreverd. none of the above


30) All general correspondence with the Supreme Council should be addressed to _______________, 10200 NorthExecutive Hills Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri 64153

a. whom it may concernb. Jacques DeMolayc. DeMolay Service and Leadership Centerd. International Fraternity House

31) The duties of the Membership Advisor include ________________.

a. lay out a definite program to seek new membersb. promote ISC membership programsc. insure that initiations are held frequentlyd. all of the above

The following questions are answered by true or false – CIRCLE T or F

32) The Chairman of the Advisory Council calls and conducts Advisory Council meetings.T F

33) The Chapter Advisor acts as spokesman for the Advisory Council before the Chapter Members.T F

34) Founder’s Day is an Obligatory Day.T F

35) Education Day is to emphasize the value of an education, and the fact that we see the public schools as aparticular bulwark of our liberty.T F

36) The Advisory Council of a Chapter has the authority to declare an applicant elected or rejected.T F

37) When the Chapter has ordered a ballot, the presiding officer has no right to stop or postpone it based onsomeone’s private request.T F

38) All candidates must pay the initiation fee before receiving the degrees.T F

39) The Executive Officer shall appoint the members of the Advisory Council.T F

40) Since the very start of the Grand Council, later the International Supreme Council, the titles of Deputy Memberand Active members have been used in regard to membership on the council.T F

41) The Executive Officer of each jurisdiction also has the authority to appoint staff and assign subdivisions of hisjurisdiction to the supervision of a staff member.T F

42) The Advisory Council may not authorize a Chapter’s funds to be spent for a gift.T F

43) The parents club is subject to the authority of the Advisory Council.T F


44) An Advisor may exclude a DeMolay whose presence is objectionable from a Chapter meeting or function.T F

45) The first set of Chapter officers may either be selected by the Advisory Council or elected by the candidates.T F

46) A non-Senior DeMolay or non-Mason may serve on an Advisory Council if approved by the Executive Officer.T F

47) Chapter funds may be loaned by a Chapter upon a 2/3 vote of its active membership present at a stated meeting.T F

48) Every Chapter should have a seal to use on official documents. The Scribe should keep it.T F

49) Masonic-related organizations are part of a chapter’s internal public relations or communications program.T F

50) A certificate of Appreciation may only be given at a Chapter Installation.T F



Leadership Correspondence CourseLesson Three


DeMolay History and Heritage - reference material needed: “Hi, Dad!” and DeMolay Leader’s Resource Guide.

MULTIPLE CHOICE – CIRCLE THE LETTER OF THE CORRECT ANSWER

1) The philosophies and principles of the Ritual were provided by _____________________.

a. The Masonic Ritualb. Frank S. Landc. Frank A. Marshalld. The Knights Templar

2) After _________________ related the story of Jacques DeMolay, the group (of original members)decided to name itself for this historical figure connected with Masonry.

a. Frank A. Marshallb. Gorman McBridec. Louis Lowerd. Dad Land

3) Frank A. Marshall worked as an editorial writer for the _____________________.

a. Kansas City Starb. Missouri Timesc. Kansas City Postd. Kansas City Journal

4) __________________ young men attended the second meeting with Dad Land and Louis Lower.

a. 35b. 31c. 25d. 53

5) Dad Land was employed at the Kansas City Scottish Rite Temple as the _______________ at thetime he founded the Order of DeMolay.

a. Venerable Masterb. Grand Secretaryc. Social Service Directord. Employment Director

6) ______________ was the first to take the obligation of membership on Dad Land’s Bible.

a. Gorman McBrideb. Clyde Streamc. Louis Lowerd. Alexander Cochran

7) _________________ is NOT a recommended recruitment tip.

a. Have and show a positive attitudeb. Look sharpc. Tell prospects that your Chapter really needs helpd. Be organized


8) Dad Land designed the current DeMolay emblem in ________________.

a. 1964b. 1949c. 1919d. 1948

9) Phillip the Fair of France set out to obtain control of the Templars in ________.

a. 1298b. 1307c. 1305d. 1314

10) Phillip the Fair managed to force ________ to condemn the Templars and confiscate their property.

a. Pope Urban IIb. Pope Innocentc. Pope Clementd. Pope John Paul

11) All the first group of members in DeMolay were students at ______________ High School.

a. Southb. Centralc. Northd. Longfellow

12) Within a year of starting, Mother Chapter had over ________ members.

a. 5,000b. 4,000c. 3,000d. 2,000

13) ____________ was the day in history that launched the Order of DeMolay.

a. March 18, 1920b. March 24, 1919c. November 18, 1919d. November 8, 1959

14) The DeMolay Ritual was written by ____________________.

a. Frank S. Landb. Frank A. Marshallc. Louis Lowerd. Charles Boyce

15) The Ritual was first used in degree work on ___________________.

a. September 27, 1919b. November 8, 1919c. March 24, 1919d. March 18, 1919


16) The first Grand Master of the Grand Council of the Order of DeMolay for Boys was__________________.

a. Frank S. Landb. Alexander G. Cochranc. Frank A. Marshalld. Louis Lower

17) The largest membership class was held February 12, 1923 in _____________________, where 1,099were initiated.

a. Kansas City, Missourib. Omaha, Nebraskac. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvaniad. Independence, Missouri

18) Much of the growth and spirit of DeMolay is due to this “little man of graceful charm…” referred to____________.

a. Louis Lowerb. Alexander Cochranc. Frank Marshalld. Charley Boyce

19) The Chivalric Knights of the Holy Order of the Fellow Soldiers of Jacques DeMolay was formed in_________.

a. 1244b. 1948c. 1931d. 1969

20) The first name used by the organization was __________________________.

a. DeMolay Club for boysb. DeMolay Council of Kadoshc. DeMolay Councild. Order of Knighthood

21) There have been a total of ____________ Honorary Grand Masters of DeMolay.

a. 20b. 10c. 5d. 4

22) The Founder’s Cross was awarded for ___________________.

a. Special service to a Chapterb. Special service to the communityc. Special service to the Order of DeMolay as determined by Dad Landd. Special service to Masonry

23) Jacques DeMolay was burned at the stake on __________________.

a. March 18, 1307b. November 8, 1314c. March 18, 1314d. October 13, 1307


24) In March 1954, the name Grand Council was changed to ____________________.

a. DeMolay Councilb. International Supreme Councilc. DeMolay Knighthoodd. Grand Advisory Council

25) The first Senior DeMolay to be elected Grand Master of DeMolay was ______________.

a. Louis Lowerb. Walter C. Ploesserc. Charles B. McFee, Jr.d. Jerome Jacobson

26) In 1919, a motion was passed by Mother Chapter to limit membership in DeMolay to a total of________ members.

a. 1000b. 100c. 75d. 9

27) By March 1922, ________________ states had DeMolay Chapters.

a. 48b. 32c. 39d. 45

28) The original DeMolay Hall of Fame was started by _____________________.

a. Bob Mathiasb. Frank S. Landc. Fran Tarkentond. Tom Osborne

29) Only one other award, the Legion of Honor, outranks the distinction of being elected to receive the_____________.

a. Distinguished Service Awardb. Representative DeMolayc. Degree of Chevalierd. Founder’s Cross

30) The first Senior DeMolay appointed as a Deputy to serve on the Grand Council was__________________.

a. J. Chris Nungesserb. Gorman McBridec. Charles B. McFee, Jr.d. Jerome Johnson


The following questions are answered by true or false.

31) The Representative DeMolay program was first established in 1924.T F

32) The Distinguished Service Award was established in 1959.T F

33) Jacques DeMolay was tortured for seven years before being burned at the stake.T F

34) Amoco Oil Company and DeMolay first shared the new office building located at 201 E. Armour Blvd.in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 23, 1958.T F

35) Chevalier is a French word meaning Knight.T F

36) The official support of DeMolay by Freemasonry began in 1919.T F

37) Dad Land joined Ivanhoe Lodge #446 A.F. & A.M. with money given him by his grandmother for his21

stbirthday.

T F

38) Dad Land had to drop out of high school in his junior year due to his work at the family restaurant.T F

39) Dad Land served as Imperial Potentate of the Imperial Shrine of North America in 1935.T F

40) Dad Land met his future wife, Nell Madeline Swiezewski, in the spring of 1908, while attending CentralHigh School.T F

41) Dad Land wrote the ritual for the Chevalier conferral.T F

42) President Gerald Ford is an Honorary Grand Master of DeMolay.T F

43) In February of 1963, a “Declaration of Principles” was signed by the leaders of Freemasonry to showtheir support of DeMolay.T F

44) In 1922, The Grand Council adopted Six Obligatory Days for DeMolay Chapters.T F

45) The first DeMolay, Louis G. Lower, died July 18, 1943, after being shot by an intoxicated securityguard.T F

46) In the age of the Crusades, a disavowal of a confession was punishable by death.T F

47) The DeMolay Foundation was incorporated (in) November 3, 1948 to provide money to further thereligious, charitable, scientific and educational activities of the Order of DeMolay.T F


48) The DeMolay attitude towards prayer was fashioned after how George Washington knelt at ValleyForge.T F

49) Dad Land passed away on November 8, 1965.T F

50) The Order of Knighthood was created to keep the interest of new members.T F



Leadership Correspondence CourseLesson Four


DeMolay Advance Knowledge - reference material needed: DeMolay Leader’s Resource Guide, and“Hi, Dad!”

THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS ARE ANSWERED BY TRUE OR FALSE – CIRCLE T or F

1) It is required by the Supreme Council that each Chapter secure and have in its possession a minimum often copies of the Ritual of Secret Work and three copies of the Monitor of Public Ceremonies.T F

2) Each man (on the first Advisory Council) was or was to become a 33rd

degree Scottish Rite Mason.T F

3) The first and second names called to receive the DeMolay Obligations were Louis G. Lower and GormanMcBride.T F

4) In the period from 1937 to 1959 Dad Land presented the Founder’s Cross to 143 persons.T F

5) It is the primary function of the Chapter Scribe to keep an accurate account of all income andexpenditures of the Chapter.T F

6) The MASTER Councilor shall report on forms all Chapter members reaching the age of 21 in the nextDeMolay year.T F

7) Chapter bylaws may be adopted if they are consistent with DeMolay International Statutes.T F

8) The presiding officer of a Court of Chevaliers is called the Commander.T F

9) In the spring of 1908, Dad Land enrolled in the newly formed Kansas City Art Institute.T F

10) With approval of the Executive Officer, the Advisory Council of a Chapter has the authority to declare anapplicant elected or rejected.T F

11) Officers must be installed within 30 days after election.T F

12) Dad Land’s grandmother decided the family should own a restaurant and Dad should take charge of it.T F

13) The word of the day is selected by the Senior Councilor.T F

14) The Legion of Honor is the highest honor conferred by DeMolay International.T F

15) Arranging a day to spend with city or county officials is a possible observation of Devotion DayT F


THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS ARE MULTIPLE CHOICE – CIRCLE LETTER OF CORRECT RESPONSE

16) The _________________ shall preside at meetings of a Chapter Advisory Council.

a. Chapter Dadb. Chairmanc. District Deputyd. Master Councilor

17) The Chaplain in the Majority Service receives ________ points toward his ritual merit bar.

a. 5b. 10c. 20d. 25

18) The Degree of Chevalier ceremony was written by _________________.

a. Frank S. Landb. Louis Lowerc. Frank Marshalld. Alexander G. Cochran

19) In 1959, the Supreme Council established the _______________________.

a. Distinguished Service Awardb. Medal for Saving a Human Lifec. Medal of Heroismd. Cross of Love

20) The recommended text for rules of Parliamentary Procedures is __________________.

a. Bob’s Book of Rulesb. The Complete Guide for Parliamentary Proceduresc. The Encyclopedia Britannica Guide for Parliamentary Proceduresd. Roberts’ Rules of Order

21) In order to transact the business of a Chapter, ____________ members constitute a quorum.

a. 50% of active (membership)b. 20c. 15d. 8

22) Dad Land was elected Imperial Potentate of the Imperial Council for North America in _______.

a. 1919b. 1924c. 1954d. 1961


23) The Zerubbabel Key should be awarded within _____ year(s) of the institution of the Chapter.

a. oneb. threec. twod. one and a half

24) Which award was designed by Dad Land to stimulate good planning and overall Chapter operatingefficiency?

a. the Advisors’ Honor Keyb. the Past Master Councilor’s Meritorious Service Awardc. the Representative DeMolayd. the Zerubbabel Key

25) In order to receive the Past Master Councilor’s Meritorious Service Award, the final or second letter mustcontain a statement of confirmation from the __________________.

a. Executive Officerb. Chapter Advisorc. Chapter Master Councilord. Chapter Scribe

26) In what year did the Order of DeMolay’s address become 201 E. Armour Boulevard?

a. 1928b. 1958c. 1921d. 1959, shortly after Dad Land’s death

27) On March 18, 1314, Jacques de Molay was burned at the stake with fellow Knight ________________.

a. Sir Lancelotb. Louis Lowerc. Godfrey de Gonvilled. Guy of Auvergne

28) Through DeMolay International’s Bulletin Board System (BBS), you can “E-mail”____________________.

a. the Grand Masterb. your jurisdictionc. the Service & Leadership Centerd. all of the above

29) The first induction of Senior DeMolays into the International DeMolay Hall of Fame took place in___________.

a. 1934b. 1946c. 1981d. 1986

30) Which of the following applies to the Chevalier Degree?

a. cannot be applied forb. is given to all Past Master Councilorsc. may be given to a Senior DeMolayd. both a & c


31) Each Senior Councilor should plan to submit his PMC-MSA letter of intent within ________ days of hisinstallation as Master Councilor.

a. 15b. 20c. 10d. 30

32) The __________ acts as a spokesman for the Advisory Council before the Chapter.

a. District Deputyb. Master Councilorc. Chapter Advisord. Chairman

33) The real name for the Advisor Training Program is ______________.

a. Dad Assisting DeMolay’sb. Dad Advisor Developmentc. Dad Advisor Trainingd. DeMolay Advisor Development

34) The first officer of a Chapter to inspect a ballot box after balloting is closed is the _____________.

a. First Preceptorb. Senior Deaconc. Master Councilord. Junior Councilor

35) A Chapter may adopt additional bylaws if they are consistent with ISC Statutes andapproved by ________________________.

a. the Executive Officerb. the sponsoring body of a Chapterc. the Advisory Council of a Chapterd. none of the above

36) Which of the following is an exception for DeMolay robes to be worn in public?

a. public installationb. at the funeral of a memberc. the observance of an obligatory dayd. all of the above

37) The __________ shall read the name of the applicant to a DeMolay Chapter and the facts set out in hispetition.

a. Advisory Council Chairmanb. Master Councilorc. Scribed. Chapter Dad

38) The last Grand Master of the Knights Templar was ____________.

a. King Phillip the Fairb. Hugo de Payensc. Jacques DeMolayd. Pope Clement


39) Who is the first person within the Chapter to cast a ballot for election of candidates?

a. the first line signerb. the Master Councilorc. the Junior Councilord. the Chapter Scribe

40) Which of the following in not an internal “public” when considering a Chapter communications programs?

a. Parentsb. Chapter Membersc. Masonic related organizationsd. all the above

41) The only exception to the purchasing of gifts by a Chapter for a member is __________________.

a. for a distinguished brethrenb. for brothers turning 21 years of agec. for a Past Master Councilor’s Pin for a retiring Master Councilord. for buying new initiates a DeMolay Pin

42) The Blue Honor Key is awarded to an active or Senior DeMolay for being the first line signer for ___ newmembers initiated by the Chapter.

a. 5b. 1c. 20d. 10

43) The Degree of Chevalier may be received by ____________.

a. active DeMolaysb. Senior DeMolaysc. all of the aboved. none of the above

44) Senior DeMolays are eligible for which of the following?

a. Blue Honor Keyb. Representative DeMolayc. Chevalier Degreed. all of the above

45) The only DeMolay honor that may be granted to a woman is the _________.

a. Blue Honor Keyb. Cross of Honorc. Legion of Honord. Advisor’s Honor Key

46) A minimum of ___ members is required to establish a new Chapter.

a. 5b. 10c. 25d. 15


47) The Order of Knighthood is for DeMolays between ____ and 21.

a. 13b. 16c. 17d. 18

48) The Seal of each Chapter is kept by the _______.

a. Master Councilorb. Advisory Council Chairmanc. Scribed. Chapter Advisor

49) DeMolay became an international organization February 24, 1923, when a new chapter was instituted in_______________.

a. Panamab. Francec. Canadad. Brazil

50) The Degree of Chevalier was approved on April 11, 1936, and at the time it was for members who hadattained the age of ________ years.

a. 17b. 18c. 19d. 20



Leadership Correspondence CourseLesson Five


DeMolay Administration – reference material needed: DeMolay Leader’s Resource Guide

MULTIPLE CHOICE – CIRCLE LETTER OF CORRECT RESPONSE

1) The ORIGINAL International DeMolay Alumni Association was founded in _________.

a. 1984b. 1929c. 1969d. 1919

2) The DeMolay Foundation was founded in _________.

a. 1929b. 1919c. 1948d. 1984

3) The first International DeMolay Congress was held in _________.

a. 1919b. 1948c. 1967d. 1986

4) By the third Grand Council Meeting in March of 1923 _________ DeMolays belonged to _____Chapters.

a. 68,629 - 669b. 69,032 - 668c. 2,345 - 153d. 68,629 - 667

5) A Grand Master and _____ other elected officers lead the ISC.

a. Sixb. Twoc. Threed. Four

6) Who was the 2nd

Senior DeMolay to be appointed a Deputy Member of the Grand Council.

a. Louis Lowerb. Charles B. McFee, Jr.c. J. Chris Nungesserd. Frank Borman


7) The __________ must appoint the Membership, Entertainment, Auditing, Sick, and FinanceCommittees.

a. Chapter Dadb. Advisory Council Chairmanc. Master Councilord. Senior Councilor

8) The __________ is elected at the last election of the DeMolay year, and shall serve for the ensuingDeMolay Year.

a. Master Councilorb. Junior Councilorc. Scribed. Treasurer

9) The __________ must select appointed officers.

a. Chapter Dadb. Advisory Council Chairmanc. Master Councilord. Senior Councilor

10) On the Sunday nearest __________, it is the duty of Chapter members to attend church orsynagogue/temple as a group.

a. March 31b. March 18c. November 8d. April 15

11) On a day convenient to the Chapter during __________, each chapter should arrange a specialPatriots’ Day meeting.

a. Marchb. Novemberc. Decemberd. February

12) There are ____ obligatory days.

a. 5b. 8c. 7d. 3

13) On a day convenient to the Chapter during February, each Chapter should arrange a special__________ observance.

a. Parents’ Dayb. Educational Dayc. Patriot’s Daye. Frank S. Land Memorial Day


14) On _____________, it is the duty of each Chapter to arrange a program emphasizing the value of aneducation.

a. National School Dayb. Teacher Appreciation Dayc. Educational Dayd. My Government Day

15) ____________ is observed on a day between May 1 and June 21.

a. My Government Dayb. Parents’ Dayc. Frank S. Land Memorial Dayd. Day of Comfort

16) DeMolay Week is the week that includes ________.

a. November 8b. December 14c. March 18d. May 21

17) _____________ is observed during the month of July.

a. Parents’ Dayb. Patriots’ Dayc. My Government Dayd. Day of Comfort

18) A day near November 8 should be set aside to pay tribute to___________.

a. Frank Marshalb. Frank S. Landc. John Wayned. Louis Lower

19) Each Chapter should try to obtain a ________ declaring DeMolay Week.

a. Newspaper Addb. TV Addc. Proclamationd. none of the above

20) The DeMolay Year is from ______________.

a. July 1 to June 30b. August 1 to July 31c. January 1 to December 31d. September 1 to August 31


21) Within 10 days after conferring the Initiatory Degree, the __________ of the Chapter must submit theappropriate initiation fees set by and due to the ISC to the Service and Leadership Center.

a. Master Councilorb. Scribec. Advisory Council Chairmand. Chapter Dad

22) _______ or more members must be present to transact the business of the Chapter.

a. Sixb. Tenc. Nined. Eight

23) A written ___________________, preceded or followed by a telephone call to your contact, is theprofessional approach to media relations.

a. letterb. news releasec. flyerd. fax

24) A(n) _______ is an achievement to be worked toward, a goal or recognition to be earned.

a. honorb. fluer d leisc. awardd. accolade

25) One of the most prestigious awards in all of DeMolay, the __________, was designed by ourfounder, “Dad” Frank S. Land.

a. Founder’s Membership Awardb. Blue Honor Keyc. Chevalierd. Past Master Councilor’s Meritorious Service Award

26) “Dad” Land said it was his dream that every DeMolay should be a __________.

a. Chevalierb. Legion of Honor recipientc. Representative DeMolayd. Hats Off Award recipient

27) The _______ recognizes someone who is the 1st

line signer on his first petition.

a. Founder’s Membership Awardb. Blue Honor Keyc. #1 Lapel Pind. Merit Bar


28) The ________ is granted to a DeMolay who is the 1st

line signer on five membership applications.

a. Blue Honor Keyb. Founder’s Membership Awardc. Chevalierd. Legion of Honor

29) The ________ is awarded to an active or Senior DeMolay for being the 1st

line signer for 10 newmembers initiated by the Chapter.

a. Founder’s Membership Awardb. Chevalierc. Blue Honor Keyd. Merit Bar

30) The _________ is the highest honor that an active DeMolay can receive.

a. Chevalierb. Legion of Honorc. Cross of Honord. Representative DeMolay

31) More than ________ Chapters and ___________ young men have enjoyed the DeMolayexperience.

a, 100,000; 1,000,000b. 1,000; 1,000,000c. 1,000; 100,000d. 100; 100,000

32) DeMolay believes all of the following except:

a. Every individual is unique and importantb. Young men do not need to share experiencesc. Young men need to have fun and socialize with othersd. Young men will think and act seriously and responsibly, if given a chance.

33) Famous men who have benefited from involvement in DeMolay include:

a. John Wayneb. Walt Disneyc. Dan Ratherd. all of the above

34) ___________ is another important way to participate in our fraternity and makes us special (differentfrom other youth organizations)?

a. The DeMolay Ritualb. Dancesc. Community Serviced. Athletics


THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS ARE TO BE ANSWERED TRUE OF FALSE – CIRCLE T or F

35) Community Service is a great way to learn teamwork, patience, and the value of competition.T F

36) An Active DeMolay can earn the Zerubbabel Key.T F

37) The Master Councilor is responsible for keeping accurate records of the Chapter’s businessmeetings.T F

38) DeMolay believes that every individual is unique and important.T F

39) Walt Disney was a Senior DeMolay.T F

40) The DeMolay fiscal year is January 1 through December 31.T F

41) No DeMolay Chapter can be named for a living person.T F

42) One of the most important ISC duties is planning for the future.T F

43) One of the purposes of a Leadership Conference is to have fun.T F

44) Tom Osborne, a member of the DeMolay Hall of Fame is/was a TV Star.T F

45) Sweethearts can take the LCC.T F

46) J. Chris Nungesser was the 1st

Senior DeMolay elected Grand Master.T F

47) Dad Land was Grand Scribe.T F

48) Jacques DeMolay and the Knights suffered torture and inhumane conditions for 8 years.T F

49) The Youth Protection Program helps young men to better communicate openly with their parents.T F

50) “Frank S. Land: The Man Behind DeMolay” is the biography of Frank S. Land.T F


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