Alkeraza 2011 - Frequently Asked Questions

1.  Registration

Q: What is the deadline to complete registration?

A: August 1st.

Q: How much is the registration fees?

A: $10 per child

2.  Spiritual Testing

Q:  Will the test be written (multiple-choice/fill-in the blanks) or oral?

A: Oral test for Kindergarten and 1-2 levels, Written tests for 3-4, 5-6, and adults. Written tests will have all possible types of questions including essay questions.

Q: For the adult competition test, are we going to be tested on level one and then level two separate or both at the same time?

A: Both at the same time.

Q:  Will it be required to memorize the Bible verses, and for which age level?

A: Memorization of the Bible verses is required for all ages.

3. Hymns Testing

Q: Are they allowed to use the books during the hymns test or they going to lose points??

A: Yes, but it would be more impressive if memorized.

Q: Will the hymns competition that will be held on 8/13 include the alphabet Coptic song or the creation song (if it is mandatory)?

A: Elementary school participants will be responsible for all audio files posted online (as provided for their grade), including the creation song and the alphabets song (as applicable).

Q: When will you update the website with the location of the hymns test?

A:  After Registration closes on August 1st.

4. Coptic and Memorization

Q: When are they going to take the test for the memorization part, on the 13th or 27th of august?

A: Memorization will be tested on August 27th

Q: How will they be tested on the conversation sentences?

A: Direct multiple choice questions for 3-4 and 5-6

Q: For 5th and 6th grade do they have to memorize the litanies for the eleventh hour?

A: Yes

Q: Is the creation song coloring pages mandatory for the KG teams?

A:  The creation song: Yes, coloring pages: No

Q: Our father in Coptic will be tested as written or oral and when on August 13th or 27th?

A: Oral on Aug 27

Q: Is it a requirement to memorize the festival anthem for participants?

A: No

Q: Will the Coptic recitation of memorized dialog occur on August 13th alongside the hymns, or on the competition date?

A: Coptic will be tested August 27