MASTER MASON EXAMINATION II
DIRECTIONS: The Master Mason Examinations are open
book type exams designed to give any Master Mason the opportunity to increase
his knowledge of some of the Ancient Tenets, Rules and Regulations of Masonry. They contain a mixture of multiple choice, True or False, or essay
questions which should be answered by blackening the block beside the letter of
your choice, or written answer on the answer sheet - Please do not write
on the exam materials or test booklet itself.
Note to the Worshipful Master:
If you have
not already taken the examinations, it is suggested that you do so. Worshipful
Masters may administer all three Master Mason Examinations, but the results
must be graded by the District Chairman of the Masonic Education
Committee. Completed examinations
should be sent to the District Chairman as soon as possible for grading in
order for the Brethren to receive their certificates in a timely manner.
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1. When
adopting, revising or amending Lodge By-Laws, what must be sent to the Grand
Secretary? (24.04)
2. How
may a Brother be elected to Honorary membership in another Lodge? (25.06)
3. What
constitutes a quorum of a M.M., F.C., and E.A. Lodge? (25.17)
4. When
all three principal Officers of a Lodge are absent, who may open Lodge? (Art. X, Sec. 31)
5. Is
parliamentary procedure used in a Masonic Lodge? (25.26)
a. Yes b. No
6. How
long must a rejected candidate wait before he can petition again? (36.01)
a. 6
months
b. The
next Stated meeting
c. 12
months
d. 9
months
7. Name
the penalties for conviction of Unmasonic Conduct. (44.56)
8. The
lawful assembling of Masons in a Chartered Particular Lodge is called a "Communication."
(25.01)
a. True b. False
9. Can
a Lodge Officer be installed by proxy? (19.11.1, R&D)
a. Yes b. No
10. May a
Worshipful Master delegate his authority to a Past Master of his Lodge to
preside in his absence? (20.13)
a. Yes b. No
11. Grand Lodge
dues and assessments shall be paid in full on or before..... (30.01)
a. January
15
b. February
15
c. March
15
12. When a
petition is refused, or a candidate is rejected, must the fees be returned?
(32.03, 33.05)
a. Yes,
Except the background Check fee.
b. No
c. It
is at the discretion of the Lodge
13. A member of
a Lodge may be suspended by the Worshipful Master if he is delinquent in his
dues. (
a. True b.
False
14. Must the
Master of a Lodge under dispensation be a Past Master of a (a) Florida Lodge or
(b) Lodge from any Grand Jurisdiction in fraternal relations with the Grand
Lodge of Florida? (42.04)
15. When two
Lodges consolidate, who presides at the first Stated Communication? (16.03(j))
16. If a
Brother is vouching for a visiting Brother with whom he has not sat in Lodge,
can the Worshipful Master admit him? (40.11)
17. If a
candidate duly elected to receive the EA degree is confronted with a protest
before the degree is conferred what should be done? (32.05)
18. May Entered
Apprentice and Fellow Craft Masons be issued a Dimit? (41.01)
a. Yes b. No
19. How may a
person belonging to a Foreign Jurisdiction not in Fraternal relations with the
Grand Lodge of Florida become a member of a Florida Lodge? (31.18)
a. Submit
a petition to the Lodge
b. Request
a transfer certificate from his home Lodge
c. Renounce
his allegiance to his foreign Grand Jurisdiction and take the same course as
any other non-Mason
d. Request
a dimit from his home Lodge
20. When can
the presentation of the Lambskin Apron be made to a Master Mason? (38.15)
a. At
the option of the Worshipful Master
b. At
a public ceremony
c. When
the Brother requests it
d. When
he has satisfactorily passed the examination in the catechism of the MM degree
21. Must all
prayers be offered at the Altar? (23.01 Ruling & Decisions)
a. Yes b. No
22. How does a
Lodge obtain the application forms for admission into the Masonic Home?
(Appendix Masonic Home 7.02b)
a. Request
them from the Grand Secretary
b. Request
them from the Grand Master
c. Request
them from the District Deputy Grand Master
23. What
business or work can a Lodge transact on the occasion of the celebration of
Saints John Day Festivals? (25.20)
a. Confer
degrees
b. Install
Lodge Officers
c. Transact
any regular business or work
d. Ballot
on Petitions
24. Must every
member of a Lodge sign the By-Laws of the Lodge? (26.19)
a. Yes b. No
25. Can the
Worshipful Master of a Particular Lodge postpone any section of a degree until
a future Communication? (38.16)
a. Yes b. No
26. Can a U.D.
Lodge entertain charges against or try its members for Masonic offenses?
(42.08)
a. Yes b. No
27. What are
the two kinds of penal jurisdiction? (44.12)
28. Does a
Lodge have the right to try a member for an offense committed before his
initiation? (44.18)
a. Yes
- explain your answer
b. No
- explain your answer
29. Does the
responsibility of a Lodge for the welfare of a member admitted to the Home
cease upon admission? (Masonic Home 7.06)
a. Yes b. No
30. What
are the three main points of law in a Masonic trial? (44.47)
31. Can the
vote or decision of a Lodge be rescinded, altered or amended at a subsequent
Stated Communication? (Art. X, Sec. 29)
a. Yes,
after due notice to the membership of such proposed reconsideration
b. No,
it can not be rescinded, altered or amended
32. Should a
Lodge use the Trestle board or bulletins to notify other Lodges of the
rejections of petitions? (18.03, Rulings & Decisions)
a. Yes b. No
33. Are
Particular Lodges required to pay annual Grand Lodge revenue on Life members?
(26.05(H))
a. Yes b. No
34. A regularly
elected Worshipful Master is entitled to Grand Honors at the time of Public
Installation. (5.04, 19.11.1)
a. Only
if ordered by the Grand Master
b. Yes
c. No
d. If
voted by the Lodge and approved by the Grand Master
35. A Lodge
wishes to hold its annual election of Officers prior to their first Stated
Communication in December? (6.13,
19.04)
a. The
Worshipful Master may order this
b. The
Grand Master must approve
c. Dispensation
can not be given
36. In case of
failure of a District Deputy Grand Master to visit any Lodge in his District
(10.02)
a. He
should send his message in writing to the Lodge
b. He
may appoint a competent Past Master to make the visit for him
c. He
may request the Grand Master to appoint a substitute for the visit
d. He
may ignore the failure to visit
37. When a
member is reinstated for NPD, a Lodge may collect or remit all dues including
the current dues. (27.14)
a. No,
just the current dues
b. Yes
and fine him $10.00 for being delinquent
c. Yes,
but any per capita due Grand Lodge must be paid to Grand Lodge
d. No,
he just has to send his delinquent per capita to Grand Lodge
38. A District
Deputy Grand Master may grant dispensations to Lodges in his District. (10.06)
a. He
can not grant dispensations
b. Yes,
if they are approved by the District Instructor
c. Yes,
for the annual election of Officers date only
d. Yes,
to fill vacancies in Lodge Offices
39. When a
Lodge fails to make returns to the Grand Secretary for two consecutive years
and two annual Communications have been convened (17.06)
a. A
penalty of $25.00 is assessed
b. The
Charter is forfeited
c. The
Lodge must give the Grand Master a written explanation
d. The
Secretary is relieved of his duties
40. The Master
and Wardens elect may decline installation, but they can resign after being
installed. (19.07)
a. True,
with permission of the Grand Master
b. False,
once installed they must serve out their time
41. A member
suspended for NPD may be reinstated by immediately paying his past dues. (27.13)
a. True b. False
42. A member
suspended for NPD can be reinstated by vote of the Lodge. What percent is required for
reinstatement? (27.13)
a. 50%
b. 75%
c. 100%
d. None
of the above
43. After what
length of time does a Mason holding a dimit lose the rights, privileges and
benefits of Masonry? (41.37)
a. 6
months
b. 12
months
c. 5
years
44. A Lodge may
contribute from its funds to assist in a Masonic Project in a foreign country.
(27.17)
a. True b. False
45. What is the
number of Lodge members required to sign a complaint to the Grand Master
against their Worshipful Master (19.12, 44.77)
a. 3
b. 7
c. 12
46. Can the
Worshipful Master order the removal of a disorderly Brother from the Lodge?
(20.07)
a. Yes b. No
47. Can a Secretary
refuse to accept a petition? (22.09)
a. Yes b. No
48. Can a
member be suspended in less than 12 months for NPD? (Art. X, Sec. 20)
a. Yes b. No
49. The By-Laws
of a Particular Lodge are valid when (24.01)
a. Approved
by vote of the Lodge
b. Approved
by the Grand Master and are then subject to review by the Grand Lodge
c. Approved
by the Grand Secretary and the Grand Master
d. Approved
by the Grand Secretary
50. What two
stations of a Lodge may or may not be filled at the will and pleasure of the
Worshipful Master? (
a. Tyler
and Junior Steward
b. Chaplain
and Marshal
c. The
Stewards
d. Marshal
and one Steward
The
Masonic Education Committee has provided these examinations in a continuing
effort to upgrade and improve the Masonic Education and knowledge of all
Masons. We hope that you enjoy
taking these examinations and thank you for your continued support of the
Masonic Education Program, the Grand Master and the Masons of the State of