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Freemasonry Trivia Quiz

A short quiz on Freemasonry. How much do you know?

A multiple-choice quiz by awkins. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
awkins

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
190,743

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1225

This quiz has 2 formats: you can play it as a or as shown below.
Scroll down to the bottom for the answer key.

1. Masonry is a religion.

True

False

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2. In America, you must be 21 to become a member of a Blue Lodge.

True

False

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3. Which of these statements is correct? Hint

You must be a Shriner before you become a Mason

You must be a Mason before you can become a Shriner

It is recommended that you become a Mason before you become a Shriner

It is recommended that you become a Shriner before you become a Mason

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4. You must be a Christian to become a Mason.

True

False

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5. Masonry is a secret society.

True

False

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6. Masonry has Satanic overtones.

True

False

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7. Which of the following statements is the odd one out? Hint

Masons are active in the community

Masons give over a million dollars a day to charity

Masons are working to subvert governments

Masons support one another

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8. Which body accepts female applicants? Hint

Scottish Rite

National Sojourners

York Rite

The Order of Amaranth

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9. Which of these charitable causes is supported by Masons? Hint

Diabetes

Eye disease

Childhood language disorders

All of these

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10. Masonry is for men only.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Masonry is a religion.

Answer: False

Masonry is religious, but it is not a religion. You must believe in a higher power before you can become a Mason.

2. In America, you must be 21 to become a member of a Blue Lodge.

Answer: False

A man may petition a lodge at the age of 18.

3. Which of these statements is correct?

Answer: You must be a Mason before you can become a Shriner

To belong to any of the appendant bodies, you must first become a Master Mason in good standing.

4. You must be a Christian to become a Mason.

Answer: False

There are Masons in most countries around the world, and not all are Christians. There are Jewish and Muslim Masons as well as from other religious groups. There are some degrees that are seen as Christian, but the Blue Lodge is open to all. Religion is actually never discussed in lodge.

5. Masonry is a secret society.

Answer: False

Masonry is a society that has secrets. But as for being a secret society, most lodges are listed in the telephone directory. The majority of them have signs prominently displayed outside the buildings. Lodges also frequently have open evenings where non-Masons can come and mingle. Pretty outgoing for a "secret society".

6. Masonry has Satanic overtones.

Answer: False

Masonic meetings open and close with a prayer to the supreme being of the religion involved, and a book of the sacred law is always on display.

7. Which of the following statements is the odd one out?

Answer: Masons are working to subvert governments

Masons work to become better citizens, fathers, husbands and sons. At all levels the charitable donations of Masons exceed $1 million a day through many different charities.

8. Which body accepts female applicants?

Answer: The Order of Amaranth

The Order of Amaranth welcome male and female applicants.
The Scottish Rite and York Rite accept only men. The National Sojourners accept only commissioned officers, warrant officers, and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers of the uniformed services of the United States (past and present), who are Master Masons in good standing.

9. Which of these charitable causes is supported by Masons?

Answer: All of these

Scottish Rite Masons support Childhood learning centers. The York Rite supports research into Eye Disease. The Order of Amaranth support research into Diabetes. The Shriners have their Burns Hospital. All of these charities treat people regardless of their ability to pay.
They also do not need to have any connections to Masonry.

10. Masonry is for men only.

Answer: True

There are many appendant bodies that welcome spouses, daughters, mothers and sisters, including: The Order of the Eastern Star and The Order of Amaranth.

Source: Author awkins

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