General OES Study Information
Study Questions for GM’S Workshop
“Who Am I?”
1. I help the Associate Matron. Conductress
2. I must be faithful to my trust. Treasurer
3. I will strengthen and support you. Worthy Patron
4. I am located in the center of the star. Bible on the Alar
5. I keep a record of the chapter’s growth. Monitor
6. We stand at the foot of the casket. Guard, Sentinel, Warder, appointed members & 5 points star shaped flower
7. I can tell you who is not present and why. Decator
8. I am in charge of the gavel. Worthy Matron
9. I see that there are no interruptions during the opening and closing of the chapter. Sentinel
10. I pay all bills sent or given to me. Treasurer
11. I preside when the WM is absent. Associate Matron
12. I mail the endowment to home office. Financial Secretary
13. I bring the bank book to the meeting to be checked. Treasurer
14. I see that the chapter is ready for the proper reception of visitors. Conductress
15. If the WM and AM are not present, I call the meeting to order. Worthy Patron
16. I reveal to all proper inquirers the light knowledge and beauty of my ray. Adah, Ruth, Esther, Martha & Electa
17. I must see that everyone obeys the rules. Marshal
18. I am the only person in the permitted to walk during the meeting. Marshal
19. I collect all funds belonging to the chapter. Financial Secretary
20. I assist the WM when asked. Associate Matron
21. I have the answers for everyone coming late and leaving early. Associate Matron
22. I serve when requested to do so. Worthy Patron
23. I receive the bank statement and endowment sheet at home. Worthy Matron
24. My emblem is the scroll and baton within the star. Conductress
25. My job is promote peace and harmony. Warder
26. The sun reminds me that the splendid principles of the order should shine never ending through our lives. Associate Matron
27. It is my responsibility to make sure my endowment is credited properly each month. Chapter Members
28. I come to the meeting 15 minutes early to set up. Conductress
29. I have to give the candidates a good and lasting impression. Conductress & Associate Conductress
30. I was married to Boaz. Ruth
31. My flower is the green fern. Martha
32. My gem is the Topaz. Ruth
33. I am the light, the word and the way. Bible
34. I am a symbol of the Christ-like spirit. Lilly of the Valley
35. I was persecuted for my beliefs. Electa
36. I am a daughter. Adah
37. Jesus was a personal friend of our family. Martha
38. I was the patient humble gleaner. Ruth
39. My father was the 9th judge of
40. My emblem is the cup. Electa
41. I was raised by Mordicai. Esther
42. My gem is the emerald. Martha
43. I fed, cheered, and clothed the poor. Electa
44. I am a sister. Martha
45. My gem is the diamond. Esther
46. I was raised as a heathen, but converted to Christianity. Ruth & Electa
47. My flower is the lily. Esther
48. I was not afraid to die. Adah
49. I traveled to
50. I lived in
51. I saved my people from destruction. Esther
52. My brother was resurrected. Martha
53. My gem is the ruby. Electa
54. I act as a liaison officer between the lodge and chapter. Worthy Patron
55. I give the opening and closing prayer, and counsel the members when asked. Chaplin
56. My emblem is the crown and scepter. Esther
57. I am a lady of high standing in the
58. My color is white. Esther
59. I am the mother of Obed. Ruth
60. The success of the chapter depends upon my judgment. Worthy Matron
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OES General Questions | ||||
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What is the purpose of the an Eastern Star Chapter? |
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It is a school for the practice of self-control, good manners and all of the | |
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What was the name of the first secret society imitating Masonry? |
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"The Order of Perfect Happiness", organized in France in 1730 | |
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What is the theory of the O.E.S. founded upon? |
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The Holy Bible. | |
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What is the Order of the Eastern Star dedicated to? |
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Charity, Truth, and Loving Kindness | |
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What is the year of establishment of the O.E.S.? |
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1778 | |
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What two men are associated with the establishment of the O.E.S.? |
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Robert Morris and Robert Macoy | |
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What is the inspiration of the O.E.S.? |
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The Star of Bethlehem | |
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What is the mission of the order? |
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Service | |
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What is our work on earth? |
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To prepare the world to see His Star in the E. | |
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The Star has ever been a symbol for what? |
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Light or great intellectuality; a symbol for God | |
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What is a symbol? |
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A figure used to represent a truth or fact. | |
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How long have the signs and symbols been used? |
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Since the time God set His rainbow in the sky. | |
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What is a Landmark? |
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Certain fundamental or basic principles upon which the Order is founded. | |
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What Masonic Jurisdiction has outlawed the O.E.S.? |
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The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania | |
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What is the least number of persons necessary to organize a Chapter? |
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Seven. | |
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How many are necessary to confer degrees? |
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Nine | |
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What key unlocks the doors of the Chapter as far a petitioner is |
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The ballot | |
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concerned? |
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A Chapter is like a garden of beautiful flowers. What instrument is it |
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The ballot | |
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the duty of every true star to use to keep weeds out? |
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What is a pentagon? |
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A figure having five straight sides | |
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What does the pentagon represent? |
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The human body | |
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What five stages of man does the pentagon represent? |
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Birth, Life, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension | |
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What do the five lines outside of the Star represent? |
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The Five Senses | |
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What is the Signet? |
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A chart depicting the emblems of the O.E.S.. | |
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The Five Points of the Star designate what? |
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the five statuses of woman: daughter, wife, widow, sister, and mother | |
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What are the O.E.S. symbols made up of? |
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Straight lines, circles, and figures. | |
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What are the central points of the Star made up of? |
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Triangles | |
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What is the equilateral triangle a symbol of? |
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God | |
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What do the sides of the equilateral triangle signify? |
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All Knowing Wisdom, All Mighty Power, and All Embracing Love | |
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Give three significances of the triangle? |
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(Birth, Life and Death), (Body, Mind, and Soul), (Father, Son and Holy | |
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Ghost), (Father, Mother and Child) | ||||
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What does the circle represent? |
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God and Eternity both having neither beginning or end | |
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What is a labyrinth for? |
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An intricate pathway through which is difficult to find one's way | |
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without aid. | ||||
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Why did you journey through the labyrinth? |
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To learn the lessons of the Star. | |
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Were you alone on your journey through the labyrinth? |
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No, I had a friend who led me. | |
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What is the Altar symbolic of? |
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It is a symbol of worship | |
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What do the five points of the Star spell? |
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S-E-R-V-E | |
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If you have seen His Star--Where did it lead you? |
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To Jesus. | |
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What did you carry with you when you followed His Star? |
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Gifts: Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh | |
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How did you worship Him? |
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In Service, in Spirit, and in Truth | |
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What is the Sacred Light of an Eastern Star |
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The Holy Bible | |
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What do the Five Heroines have in common? |
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They are all taken from the Holy Bible | |
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Name the Heroine of the Daughter's Degree. |
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Adah | |
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Name the Heroine of the Widow's Degree. |
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Ruth | |
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Name the Heroine of the Sister's Degree. |
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Martha | |
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Name the Heroine of the Wife's Degree. |
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Esther | |
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Name the Heroine of the Mother's Degree. |
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Electa | |
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The East is the source of what? |
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Light, or Wisdom | |
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Who is the source of all light? |
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God | |
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What is light symbolic of? |
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Wisdom and Knowledge | |
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What two O.E.S. symbols represent the human body? |
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The Pentagon and the Cup | |
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What two O.E.S. Heroines are not specifically named in the Bible? |
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Adah and Electa | |
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What does the word "cabalistic" mean? |
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Secret or unwritten | |
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What was the one of the earliest secret societies for women? |
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The Eleusinian Mysteries (1356 B.C.). | |
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Give one significance of 3-5-7. |
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There are three words in each of the passwords; five raps at the door; | |
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How many O.E.S.. floral emblems are there? |
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Seven | |
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How many animal emblems? |
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Two | |
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What emblem signifies fidelity? |
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The Clasped Hands. | |
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What are the symbols of plenty? |
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The Sheaf and the Cup | |
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What symbols for power are found in our emblems? |
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The Sword, Scepter, Crown and the Lion | |
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What are some of the symbols of light? |
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The Star, The Bible, and the Sun | |
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What symbol represents death? |
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The Broken Column | |
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What symbol represents immortality? |
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The Fern or Pine Leaf | |
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What symbol represents salvation? |
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The Lamb and the Cross | |
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What is the symbol for resurrection? |
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The Fern or Evergreen Leaf | |
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What is the symbol for suffering? |
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The Cross. | |
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In what two degrees does the Lilly appear as an emblem? |
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Ruth and Esther. | |
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What do the initials "A.O." stand for? |
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Anno Ordinis (In the year of the Order) | |
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Why does the W.M.. sit in the E.? |
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The E has long been deemed the source of all light or wisdom | |
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What is the badge of the W.M..? |
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The gavel | |
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What is the symbolism of the A.M.'s seat in the W.? |
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Farewell, the close of life, the end of time, the afterglow of the meeting | |
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What is the W.P.'s job in the Chapter? |
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To advise with other officers and to preside during the conferring of | |
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degrees. | ||||
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What is the W.M.'s gavel the symbol of? |
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Authority and Power. | |
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What essential characteristic should the W.M.. have? |
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Self-control. | |
