2008 Greenhand Quiz
Do not write on this test. Place all answers on your answer sheet using a lead pencil. Make dark marks, erase completely to change.
1. In what year was the first national FFA Convention held?
A. 1914 B. 1927C. 1928D. 1932
2. What year was the first Official FFA Manual published?
A. 1930 B. 1945C. 1928D. 1941
3. The two words on the FFA emblem are:
A. Vocational Agriculture B. Agricultural Education
C. Agriculture Education
4. What does three taps of the gavel mean?
A. Member should riseB. Calls meetings to order C. Adjourns meetings D. Regains control of the meeting
5. What is the first step in making a motion?
A. Rising and addressing the chairB. Saying, “I move to…” C. Stating the motion D. Debate
6. How many items are listed in the FFA Code of Ethics?
A. 8 B. 10C. 12D. 14
7. Noted author John Maxwell defines leadership as:
A. Organization B. Action
C. TotalitarianismD. Influence
8. National Blue was selected as one of the FFA’s official colors. This color represents what?
A. The depth of the oceans
B. The blue field of our nation’s flag
C. The vast sky as the sun rises
D. American leadership
9. Who is the author of the FFA Creed?
A. Larry Case B. Henry C. Groseclose C. E.M. Tiffany D. Leslie Applegate
10. The sequence of items for a meeting is called:
A. MinutesB. Quorum
C. Program D. Agenda
11. Leslie Applegate, the first National FFA President was from what state?
A. New JerseyB. Oklahoma
C. PennsylvaniaD. Missouri
12. What year was FFA membership officially open to females?
A. 1949B. 1969C. 1959D. 1979
13. What does the owl represent on the FFA Emblem?
A. FreedomB. Knowledge
C. UnityD. Progress
14. In what year was the first FFA handbook published?
A. 1942B. 1956
C. 1976D. 1989
15. In what year was the first National Star of Agriscience and Ag Placement recognized?
A. 2000B. 2002
C. 2001D. 2004
16. Which symbol in the FFA emblem signifies “Progress”?
A. The OwlB. The Plow
C. The Rising SunD. The Eagle
17. Which of these is NOT a qualification to receive a State FFA Degree?
A. Have received the Chapter FFA Degree
B. Have been an active member for 2 years
C. Worked at least 300 hours
D. Look really good in Official Dress
18. What is the highest degree of membership that any member can obtain?
A. Chapter DegreeB. American Degree
C. State DegreeD. Greenhand Degree
19. What is the first degree that a member can possibly receive as a member?
A. Chapter DegreeB. State Degree
C. Greenhand DegreeD. Discovery Degree
20. How many states attended the 1st National Convention?
A. 18 B. 19C. 24D. 36
21. How many official delegates where there in attendance for the 1st National Convention?
A. 33B. 41C. 76D. 100
22. What were the original dues set to at the 1st National Convention?
A. $.03B. $.10C. $.12D. $.25
23. What organization served as a model on which the Future Farmers of America was built?
A. Future Farmers of AlaskaB. American Association of Aggies C. Future Farmers of Virginia D. Farm House
24. The Farm Journal Magazine sponsored the National Chapter contest which was launched in this year?
A. 1928B. 1929C. 1930D. 1952
25. What state was the 1st National Star Farmer, Carlton Patton from?
A. MississippiB. Connecticut
C. MichiganD. Arkansas
26. In what month does National FFA Week take place?
A. AprilB. JulyC. FebruaryD. October
27. The Secretary is stationed by the______
A. Emblem of WashingtonB. Ear of Corn
C. DoorD. Flag
28. How many new FFA Jackets are sold each year?
A. 100,000B. 66,000
C. 122,000C. 50,000
29. How many yards of corduroy does it take to make an average FFA Jacket?
A. 1B. 1.5
C. 10C. 100
30. Approximately how many Americans were once FFA members?
A. 4 millionB. 50 million
C. 40 millionD. 200 million
31. Which is NOTan essential of a successful chapter?
A. Adequate FinancingB. School & Community Support
C. Successful TeamsD. Capable Officers
32. What is the name for the plan a chapter puts together for a “roadmap” of their activities for the year??
A. Program of ActivitiesB. Calendar of Events
C. Master ScheduleD. Chapter Committee Guide
33. Which is not a type of SAE program?
A. PlacementB. Entreprenuership
C. ImprovementD. Judging Team Membership
34. The President’s place is beneath the______
A. FlagB. Door
C. PlowD. Rising Sun
35. The Reporter is stationed by the______
A. FlagB. Copy of Robert’s Rule of OrderC. Ear of Corn D. Rising Sun
36. Of these positions which of them is NOT a constitutional office?
A. SentinelB. Community Relations C. Treasurer D. Secretary
37. Which officer assists the President in maintaining order?
A. ReporterB. Vice-President
C. TreasurerD. Sentinel
38. In what year was the Future Farmers of America changed to the National FFA Organization?
A. 1953B. 1988C. 1999D. 2004
39. What do the initials E.M. stand for in E.M. Tiffany’s name?
A. Edward MonroeB. Erwin Millhouse
C. Erwin MiltonD. Erik Montrose
40. What part of the FFA Emblem represents the labor and tillage of the soil?
A. PlowB. Eagle
C. CornD. Owl
41. Which of these is the largest high school youth organization in America?
A. 4-HB. FBLAC. FCCLAD. FFA
42. Which of these men was responsible for writing the FFA Motto?
A. Layton S. HawkinsB. Steve Zimmerman
C. C.H. LaneD. John McCain
43. What is considered to be the highest ranking classification of motions?
A. SubsidiaryB. Privileged
C. Main MotionsD. Incidental
44. In what year was the FFA Code of Ethics adopted?
A. 1928B. 1944C. 1952D. 1961
45. Which of these would NOT be a part of the FFA Code of Ethics?
A. Dressing neatly and appropriately
B. Being honest
C. Showing respect for the rights others
D. To be decent to people unless they are complete jerks
46. In which of these cities was the 1st National Convention held?
A. LouisvilleB. Indianapolis
C. Kansas CityD. St. Louis
47. Which of these examples would be considered basic official dress?
A. Anything you want to wear
B. Anything as long as your advisor says it’s okay
C. FFA Jacket, Black slacks, White collared shirt, tie
D. FFA Jacket, Jeans, a collared shirt, tie
48. What is the maximum number of medals or awards that can be worn on an FFA Jacket?
A. 3B. 4C. 2D. There is no limit
49. What is NOT a qualification in order to receive your Greenhand Degree?
A. You are enrolled in an Ag Ed class
B. You own your own jacket
C. You have established a satisfactory SAE program
D. You can explain the meaning of the FFA Emblem
50. It is OK to let your girlfriend/boyfriend wear your FFA Jacket even if she/he is not an FFA member?
A. TrueB. False
KEY
1. C26. C
2. A27. B
3. B28. B
4. A29. B
5. A30. A
6. C31. C
7. D32. A
8. B33. D
9. C34. D
10. D35. A
11. A36. B
12. B37. D
13. B38. B
14. C39. C
15. C40. A
16. C41. D
17. D42. A
18. B43. B
19. D44. C
20. A45. D
21. A46. C
22. B47. C
23. C48. A
24. B49. B
25. D50. B