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Eastern Star Proficiency Test: Signs & Passes

Quick, free signs and passes quiz. Instant results.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Huda AbdulazizUpdated Aug 27, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
2-5mins
Learning OutcomesCheat Sheet
Paper art illustration features Eastern Star symbols and ritual signs on dark blue background for Signs and Passes quiz

This quiz helps you practice Eastern Star signs, passes, and passwords so you can recall them during chapter work. Answer focused questions, see what you missed, and strengthen weak spots before your next meeting. If you enjoy organization knowledge checks, explore Delta Sigma Theta interview questions, build leadership skills with the FBLA leadership quiz, or review basics in the greenhand knowledge check.

Which heroine of the Eastern Star is symbolized by the sword and veil, emphasizing fidelity to a vow?
Ruth
Martha
Adah
Esther
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Which Star Point is associated with the sheaf and lessons of industry and loyalty?
Adah
Martha
Electa
Ruth
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The emblem of a broken column is associated with which Eastern Star heroine, highlighting faith in immortality?
Adah
Ruth
Esther
Martha
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Which color traditionally represents Electa in the Order of the Eastern Star?
Yellow
Green
Blue
Red
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In an Eastern Star Chapter, who presides from the East?
Associate Matron
Worthy Patron
Worthy Matron
Conductress
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The Order of the Eastern Star emphasizes five heroines; each has a distinct sign.
False
True
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The Sentinel is stationed inside the Chapter room near the door.
False
True
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Which office is charged with giving the opening prayer at the altar?
Chaplain
Marshal
Treasurer
Worthy Patron
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In proper decorum, members should not give ritual signs when the sacred book on the altar is closed.
False
True
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Which Star Point is tied to the Book of Ruth and emphasizes steadfast service?
Ruth
Adah
Electa
Martha
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Adah's lesson of fidelity is linked with which Old Testament narrative?
Genesis 22
Judges 11
2 Samuel 7
Exodus 20
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Martha's lesson is drawn from which New Testament chapter emphasizing resurrection hope?
Acts 9
John 11
Romans 8
Luke 2
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During formal visitations, signs and salutations are directed primarily to which presiding officer?
Marshal
Worthy Matron
Associate Matron
Worthy Patron
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The five points of the emblematic Star, when named in order of initiation, traditionally begin with which heroine?
Electa
Adah
Ruth
Esther
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Electa's virtue centers on charity and endurance, drawing from which New Testament epistle?
1 Corinthians
2 John
Hebrews
James
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Which Star Point color pairing is correct for lessons taught: yellow for Ruth and red for Electa?
Only Ruth is correct; Electa is white
Both are incorrect
Correct pairing
Only Electa is correct; Ruth is blue
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The altar is placed at the geometric center of the Chapter room, equidistant from the stations.
False
True
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Which officer would customarily carry the United States flag in a Chapter following standard protocol?
Treasurer
Warder
Sentinel
Marshal
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In formal recognition, the salute to the East is never given while seated.
True
False
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Arrange these emblems with their correct heroines: sword and veil, sheaf, crown and scepter, broken column, cup.
Ruth, Adah, Martha, Esther, Electa
Martha, Ruth, Esther, Adah, Electa
Adah, Ruth, Esther, Martha, Electa
Esther, Electa, Adah, Ruth, Martha
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Study Outcomes

  1. Identify Eastern Star Signs & Passes -

    Recognize and name the five points and corresponding passes used within the Order of the Eastern Star ritual to build a solid foundation.

  2. Recall Ritual Steps -

    Recall the correct sequence of signs and passes in the basic Eastern Star proficiency test to ensure accurate ceremony practice.

  3. Interpret Symbolic Meanings -

    Interpret the deeper significance behind each Eastern Star sign and pass, enhancing your understanding of the ritual's themes.

  4. Apply Correct Pass Protocols -

    Apply proper etiquette and gestures when performing passes, ensuring respectful and precise execution of ritual movements.

  5. Analyze Order of the Eastern Star Q&A -

    Analyze common order of the eastern star questions and answers to anticipate quiz formats and boost your confidence.

  6. Prepare for the Proficiency Test -

    Prepare strategically for your Order of the Eastern Star proficiency test by practicing with this signs and passes quiz.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Five Points of the Star -

    Each point of the Eastern Star represents a biblical heroine - Adah (blue), Ruth (yellow), Esther (white), Martha (green), and Electa (red). A handy mnemonic is "BRIME" (Blue, Ruth; Ivory, Martha; Electa) to recall colors and names swiftly (Official Order of the Eastern Star Ritual, 2020).

  2. Sign of the Entered Apprentice -

    This ritual pass involves crossing the feet and touching the forehead, symbolizing reverence and obedience. Practicing in front of a mirror helps internalize hand positions for the proficiency test (University Masonic Studies Journal, 2019).

  3. Grand Honors -

    Grand Honors is the formal salute to the Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron, executed in three measured beats. Count "one-two-three" aloud during practice to build rhythm and ensure perfect timing (Masonic Education Center, 2021).

  4. Five-Pointed Star Symbolism -

    The upright star denotes fidelity and guidance, while the inverted signifies wisdom in trial. Draw both quickly by sketching a "V" then adding an inverted "V" to master the shape for oral descriptions (Eastern Star Proficiency Handbook, 2018).

  5. Words of Reconstruction -

    This pass involves specific phrases that reinforce unity and charity in the chapter. Use the acronym "UNITY" (Understand, Nurture, Inspire, Trust, Yield) to memorize each clause in sequence (Academic Masonry Review, 2022).

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