1.
What is the fraternity jewel?
Correct Answer
A. Diamond
Explanation
"JEWEL: DIAMOND
The most precious of all gemstones representing brilliance, luster, always increasing in value, and an expression of the greatest gift of love when given." - p. 34
2.
What is the fraternity flower?
Correct Answer
Forget-Me-Not
Forget Me Not
Explanation
"FLOWER: FORGET-ME-NOT
A perennial flower with royal blue blossoms. It is everlasting, always remembered." - p. 34
3.
The fraternity tree is the Elm Tree.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
"TREE: OAK TREE
We have all heard from a parent or mentor at least once in our lives the story of the sturdy oak tree that grew from a small acorn. The oak is stately, sturdy, and sheltering." - p. 34
4.
What is the fraternity bird?
Correct Answer
A. Golden Eagle
Explanation
"BIRD: GOLDEN EAGLE
The 1976 national Convention declared the golden eagle as a new Fraternity symbol. The golden eagle symbolizes strength, gracefulness, keenness of vision, and endurance." - p. 34
5.
What are the fraternity colors? (Check all that apply.)
Correct Answer(s)
A. Blue
B. Gold
Explanation
Fraternity colors are the specific colors that represent a particular fraternity. In this case, the correct answer is Blue and Gold. These colors are commonly associated with many fraternities and are often used in their logos, symbols, and official merchandise. Blue and Gold may hold symbolic meaning for the fraternity, such as representing loyalty, honor, or tradition.
6.
What is the name of the Fraternity's official newsletter?
Correct Answer(s)
Torch & Trefoil
Torch and Trefoil
Explanation
The name of the Fraternity's official newsletter is Torch & Trefoil or Torch and Trefoil.
7.
How often is the official newsletter of the Fraternity distributed?
Correct Answer
C. Quarterly
Explanation
The official newsletter of the Fraternity is distributed four times a year, which means it is distributed on a quarterly basis. This means that it is sent out every three months, providing regular updates and information to the members of the Fraternity.
8.
Complete the lyrics of the first verse of the Toast Song.
Here's to ______________, loyal brothers we,
True to ____ and to each other, firm in ______.
Daily ______, daily ______, ever more to be,
___ of Alpha Phi Omega, our ______.
Correct Answer
Alpha Phi Omega, self, loyalty, working, striving, Men, fraternity
Alpha Phi Omega self loyalty working striving Men fraternity
Explanation
"Here's to Alpha Phi Omega, loyal brothers we,
True to self and to each other, firm in loyalty.
Daily working, daily striving, ever more to be,
Men of Alpha Phi Omega, our fraternity." - p. 36
9.
Complete the lyrics of the second verse of the Toast Song.
Brothers _____ the hands of brothers, _____ the circle we,
Ever ______, ever serving all ________.
Now we raise our ______ voices, in our song to ____,
Men of Alpha Phi Omega, may we ______ be.
Correct Answer
clasp, strong, mindful, humanity, grateful, thee, always
clasp strong mindful humanity grateful thee always
Explanation
"Brothers clasp the hands of brothers, strong the circle we,
Ever mindful, ever serving all humanity.
Now we raise our grateful voices, in our song to thee,
Men of Alpha Phi Omega, may we always be." - p. 36
10.
The Torch Logo is the graphic identity that should be used for all external audiences.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The Fraternity’s Torch Logo was adopted by the delegates of the 2006 National Convention. It was designed by National Distinguished Service Key recipient Brother Kay Krenek, Beta Sigma ’79, at the request of the National Marketing Committee. Although primarily designed for communicating the Fraternity’s brand identity to external audiences, it contains important elements drawn from other Alpha Phi Omega symbols." - p. 37