Exploring the Basics of Freemasonry: An Entered Apprentice Quiz

In Freemasonry, knowing someone to be a Mason involves recognizing specific signs, tokens, words, and the perfect points of their entrance. These are distinct elements of the Masonic tradition that are used for identification and affiliation.

An allusion is a figure of speech that refers to a well-known story, event, person, or object to make a comparison in the reader's mind. In this case, the correct answer explains that the question is indeed an allusion to a specific event - the position in which hands were placed during an obligation.

In Freemasonry, a token refers to a specific grip or handshake that allows one Mason to identify another in the dark or in unfamiliar situations.

In a Masonic initiation ceremony, the candidate is symbolically described as poor and blind, seeking enlightenment and fellowship within the lodge.

The correct answer aligns with the intended purpose of Masonry, which is personal growth and improvement.

Becoming a Mason involves taking an obligation or vow, which is a fundamental aspect of Masonic initiation and membership. This obligation is a solemn promise to adhere to the principles and values of Freemasonry.

The correct answer highlights the values and principles of being a mason rather than physical attributes or certifications.

An allusion is a reference to another work of literature, person, or event. In this case, the statement refers to the penalty of the obligation without explicitly stating it.

In Masonry, the members are expected to conceal all the secrets of Masons except from those who have the right to know.

The correct answer describes the specific preparation process involving being divested of all metals and blindfolded, which is different from wearing a suit and tie, reciting a secret code, or performing a dance ritual.

The correct answer is 'From the lodge of the Holy Saints John, at Jerusalem.' This is the traditional Masonic response given by an Entered Apprentice when asked about their origin.

The correct answer indicates acceptance and belonging among brothers and fellows, which is a common response within the Masonic community.

The correct answer 'Letter it or syllable it with you' implies either spelling out or breaking down the item into smaller parts for disposal, which is not a common method of disposal. The incorrect answers provided are more typical ways of getting rid of something.

The correct answer highlights the physical interaction with the door - meeting resistance initially and then gaining admission. The other options do not directly address the physical interaction with the door as a means of identification.

In this scenario, gaining admission is achieved by a specific action, which is knocking three times in a distinct manner. The other options are incorrect as they do not reflect the correct method for gaining admission in this context.

The correct answer confirms that 'it' does indeed have a name, eliminating the incorrect suggestions that imply the lack of a name or uncertainty.

The correct answer 'I conceal' is a play on words where 'Grip' refers to 'conceal' in this context.

Signs refer to visual representations such as right angles, horizontals, and perpendiculars that convey specific meanings or messages.

The correct answer emphasizes the internal, personal aspect of becoming a mason, rather than an external physical location.

The correct answer 'Who comes here?' is a common phrase used to inquire about the identity of someone approaching or entering a certain place. The other incorrect answers do not match the context of the original question.

In Freemasonry, the abbreviation 'PE' specifically refers to the sign made by an Entered Apprentice during certain rituals and ceremonies.

The sign DG (Due Guard) specifically refers to the Due Guard of an Entered Apprentice in Freemasonry, used for identification and recognition.

The correct answer is a formal response indicating the inability to both receive and give the item in question. The incorrect answers provide different responses, but only one aligns with the original question and answer.

The correct sentence is 'Begin, you.' The words 'Letter' and 'begin' need to be rearranged in order to form a proper sentence, with 'you' coming after 'begin' to make sense grammatically.

The grip of an Entered Apprentice is a symbolic handshake used as part of the initiation ritual in Freemasonry.