What was then told you?

• A. That I should betray no confidences.
• B. That I should seek knowledge at all costs.
• C. That I could withdraw if fear assails me.
• D. That my faith was well-founded, to arise, follow my leader, and fear no danger.

Answer: (D)

The question tests the attitudinal vow an Entered Apprentice takes: readiness, loyalty, and courage in the face of duty. In the ritual line used for this prompt, the commitment is that your faith is well-founded, you will arise, follow your leader, and fear no danger. This blends three core expectations: trust in your beliefs, obedience to the Lodge and its guide (the leader), and courage to proceed without retreating in fear. That combination captures what the EA is being told to embody as they begin their journey.

The other options describe qualities that are not the formal pledge given in this moment. Betraying confidences would violate the obligation of secrecy; seeking knowledge at all costs presses an extreme that isn’t part of the pledge; withdrawing when fear appears contradicts the call to arise and act. None of those align with the stated commitment to faith, following the leader, and facing danger confidently, which is why this choice best fits the tradition and the wording of the ritual.