What is described as a token?

• A. A written oath that a Mason must take.
• B. A specific wave of the hand used in the dark.
• C. A certain friendly grip, by which one Brother may know another in the dark as well as in the light.
• D. A symbol drawn on the floor.

Answer: (C)

In Freemasonry, a token is a mode of recognition—a specific handshake or grip that lets one Brother identify another, even in darkness. This personal, secret grip ensures members can verify each other and maintain fraternity and safety when visibility is limited. That’s why the described option—“a certain friendly grip, by which one Brother may know another in the dark as well as in the light”—is the best choice. The other options describe oath, a hand signal, or a floor symbol, which are not the token itself.