International Leadership Academy (ILA) of the Lazarus Union Questionnaire for the training module “Knowledge of the Lazarus Union” Binding declaration: “By signing this questionnaire I declare by my honour that I have filled out this questionnaire without any aid, alone, and in the required time frame of one hour.”

1. The basic declaration of the Lazarus Union states: A) The Lazarus Union wants to distance itself from other Lazarus groups. B) The Lazarus Union emphasises people belonging to a religious group. C) The Lazarus Union obligates itself to neutrality towards all other Lazarus groups. D) The Lazarus Union does not accept women.

2. The Lazarus Union self-portrayal states: A) The Lazarus Union is no relief organisation. B) The Lazarus Union asks for the religious beliefs of its members. C) The Lazarus Union is a secular order. D) The Lazarus Union self-portrayal is also valid for the Lazarus Union Knighthood of Honour.

3. The Lazarus Union mission statement states: A) Die Lazarus Union accepts every person as unique as they are. B) Die Lazarus Union accepts persons only under certain prerequisites. C) One’s own initiatives are not welcome. D) The Lazarus Union plays its cards close to the chest. Secrecy is the supreme rule.

4. The Lazarus Union engages itself for: A) Human and children’s rights B) Exclusion of persons belonging to minorities. C) Setting up elites and elite groups. D) Rolling back the influence of the in the world.

5. The Lazarus Union in today’s form was founded in: A) 2006 B) 2009 C) 2012 D) 2014 6. Acceptance of the Lazarus Union as “Organisation with special consultative status as NGO with the United Nations” happened in

A) 2012 B) 2014 C) 2015 D) 2010

7. The Lazarus Union has delegates at the United Nations in: A) Brussels, , and Geneva B) Vienna, Geneva, and New York C) Vienna, Geneva, New York, and Washington D) Rome, Brussels, and New York

8. The Lazarus Union is represented by: A) 5 delegates B) 6 delegates C) 7 delegates D) No delegates

9. When did the Lazarus Union become a completely independent organisation: A) On January 1st , 2014 B) On January 1st , 2015 C) On January 15 th , 2015 D) The Lazarus Union is no independent organisation.

10. Who can become a member of the Lazarus Union: A) Only somebody with a special recommendation. B) Basically everyone who can identify him/herself with the goals and ideals of St. Lazare and the goals of the Lazarus Union. C) Only somebody who can submit to authorities. D) Only somebody who can produce significant donations.

11. Does the Lazarus Union have clerical officers: A) No, this is out of the question for the Lazarus Union. B) Local units care of their own chaplains. C) The pope is the highest spiritual instance for the Lazarus Union. D) The Lazarus Union is a spiritual order and as such must have clergy.

12. The highest leadership board of the Lazarus Union consists of: A) The auditors B) The board of management C) The directorate D) The Lord Protector

13. Is there a “Chief Plenipotentiary” within the Lazarus Union: A) No, we do not need such a person. B) Yes, when one person is President, Grand Master and Union Commander. C) Only in imminent danger. D) Yes, when the Union Commander receives special authorisation.

14. Are Lazarus Union functionaries elected: A) No, this is not intended. B) Only under certain circumstances the auditors nominate single functionaries. C) The board, the auditors, and the triumvirate are elected by the general assembly.

D) This is not common in the Lazarus Union. Once elected, functionaries hold their office for life.

15. Who can be elected as a Lazarus Union functionary: A) Every member can be elected into every function. B) Only a selected circle of high dignitaries can be elected as functionary. C) Only when a person makes appropriate donations there is a chance to become a functionary. D) There are no elections; everything is ruled by the Lord Protector.

16. Regarding Lazarus Union uniforms: A) Every Lazarus Union member must own a uniform. B) Only functionaries are allowed to wear uniform. C) Every member has the right to own a uniform but there is no obligation to do so. D) Without uniform there is no participation at Lazarus Union activities.

17. The main formula of the Lazarus Union officer’s vow is: A) Upon my honor, I pledge... B) I swear loyalty… C) I promise loyalty and obedience… D) None of the above answers is correct. 18. The maximum number of service ribbon bars allowed to be worn with uniform is: A) A maximum of 9 B) A maximum of 18 C) A maximum of 15 D) Any number.

19. The maximum number of breast stars allowed to be worn with uniform is: A) One star B) Two stars C) Three stars D) Any number of stars. 20. The maximum number of neck badges allowed to be worn with uniform when wearing full-size insignia is: A) Three neck badges B) Two neck badges C) No neck badges D) One neck badge 21. The maximum number of neck badges allowed to be worn with uniform when wearing miniature insignia is: A) Two neck badges B) One neck badge C) Three neck badges D) No neck badges

22. How many awards may be worn on the ribbon bar (full-size insignia): A) Ten awards B) Twelve awards

C) Any number of awards. D) Fifteen awards.

23. Wearing of the CSLI uniform is strictly prohibited: A) At family celebrations B) In court C) During Lazarus Union missions D) During awarding of distinctions

24. Standard Lazarus Union headgear for all ranks is: A) Staff officer’s cap B) Medium blue beret with UN-NGO badge C) Black beret D) There is no “standard head gear” with the Lazarus Union.

25. On the right sleeve the following badge is worn: A) Only approved badges of special organisations (if no UN-NGO badge is worn). B) Any other badge. C) Only the coat of arms of the Knighthood of Honour. D) Badges of other unions and organisations.

26. If there is no Navy Corps uniform, then: A) No uniform is worn in general. B) Normal rank badges corresponding to the Navy Corps rank are worn on the lapel. C) Only anchors are worn on the middle of the lower sleeve. D) Only correct rank insignia are allowed to be worn on the uniform. Other rank badges are not permitted.

27. Special regulations regarding rang insignia: A) Music Corps, pilots, chaplains, diplomats, and the Guard of Honour wear the same rank insignia as all other units. B) There are no special regulations. C) Music Corps and Guard of Honour wear special rank insignia and badges D) Adjutants wear special rank insignia.

28. The Lazarus Union uses rank insignia because: A) The public shall go green with envy. B) The Lazarus Union must cooperate during mission operations with other organisations wearing uniforms. C) The Lazarus Union wants to be something special. D) Without rank insignia one cannot give orders. 29. Functionaries also wear rank insignia. The function of a member of the board corresponds to the rank of: A) CSLI Major General B) CSLI Colonel C) There is no equivalent rank. D) CSLI Navy Corps Commodore 30. Lazarus Union diplomats wear also rank insignia. The function of a Lazarus Union Special Representative corresponds to the rank of: A) CSLI Brigadier General B) CSLI Lieutenant Colonel

C) CSLI Colonel D) CSLI Major 31. Lazarus Union functionaries wear also rank insignia. The function of a Group Member Secretary corresponds to the rank of: A) CSLI Major B) CSLI Brigadier General C) There is no equivalent rank. D) CSLI Navy Corps Lieutenant Commander

32. There is no gala uniform for the following ranks: A) Pilots B) Music Corps C) Private to Sergeant D) There is no Lazarus Union gala uniform.

33. The Lazarus Union is: A) A secular order B) A spiritual order C) A spiritual as well as a secular order D) A charitable union registered in accordance with Austrian union laws and an internationally accepted relief organisation.

34. Addressing someone in the Lazarus Union is: A) Strictly according to rank and honours. B) Respectfully using the surname. C) High ranking Officers must be addressed as “Your excellency”. D) Internally the Lazarus Union comradely uses the first name to address someone, regardless of age, position, sex, social status, function, social position, or rank.

35. Is the Lazarus Union a “legal personality” anyhow: A) No, it is only a lose association. B) This is not necessary as otherwise functionaries could be held responsible for their actions. C) Yes, the Lazarus Union is a “legal personality”. In (ZVR number 023914681 in the Austrian register) as well as with the United Nations (registered under the number 632158). D) As the Lazarus Union is listed with the United Nations it is not necessary to be registered nationally in Austria as well. 36. What percentage of its total income has the Lazarus Union used for “administrative costs” during the past ten years: A) Less than 2% B) Between 5 and 10% C) Up to 25% D) More than 25% 37. When and where was the first investiture of the Lazarus Union Knighthood of Honour A) 2009 in Mata B) 2011 at the Rosenburg

C) 2011 in the Wiener Burgkapelle D) 2012 in the Heeresgeschichtliches Museum (Museum of Military History) Vienna 38. Under which circumstances one can apply for Knighthood of Honour for oneself: A) You cannot apply for yourself. B) From the rank of staff officer onwards (CSLI Major). C) Only the Grand Master can call Knights of Honour. D) Three Knights of Honour need to act as guarantors for the candidate.

39. The Lazarus Union Knighthood of Honour is: A) A true knightly order. B) A newly founded knightly order. C) The elite of the Lazarus Union. D) A group from the old Lazarus order.

40. Acceptance into the Lazarus Union Knighthood of Honour is decided by: A) The Chapter in unanimous and secret ballot. B) The Grand Master on his own. C) The Grand Master together with the Grand Chancellor and the Grand Marshal. D) The Council of Knights.

41. The rank Knight/Dame Expectant means: A) The first step to the Knighthood of Honour. B) Higher membership fees are required. C) If the rank of Knight Expectant is reached, there is no way back. D) The number of applicants is strictly limited.

42. The Grand Officers of the Knighthood of Honour are appointed by: A) The Council of Knights B) The Chapter with simple majority C) The General Assembly D) The Grand Master

43. Knights and Dames of Honour internally hold the title: A) Sir and Lady B) Knight and Knight-Dame C) Chevalier h.c. (honoris causa) and Dame h.c. (honoris causa) D) Excellency

44. The official pledge of a Knight of Honour consists of: A) A traditional long form of oath. B) A vow of allegiance to the Grand Master. C) A written statement under oath. D) Answering two simple questions.

45. To be accepted as Knight Expectant one needs: A) A lot of money for the necessary donations. B) A mentor from the Knights of Honour and simple majority in the chapter. C) No special preconditions, anyone can become Knight Expectant. D) The rank of a CSLI staff officer.

46. Is it a basic requirement to buy the insignia (coat and neck cross) as a sign of the Lazarus Union Knighthood of Honour: A) Yes, absolutely, as otherwise an investiture is not possible. B) No. C) It can be agreed on monthly instalments for the payment. D) If one cannot even buy the insignia, then one needs not become a Knight of Honour.

47. The official seat of the Lazarus Union Knighthood of Honour is: A) Castle Lockenhaus B) Castle Rappottenstein C) Castle Kreuzenstein D) Castle Forchtenstein

48. A Grand Prefect of the Knighthood of Honour is: A) Automatically commander of a local organisation. B) Deputy of the Grand Master in his prelacy. C) A simple office of honour without any special authority. D) Not authorised to hold an investiture.

49. The Lazarus Union International Leadership Academy has the purpose: A) To recruit new members. B) To provide standardised staff officer training. C) For acquisition of academic degrees. D) No special purpose.

50. The Lazarus Union Music Corps was founded in: A) 2012 B) 2016 C) 2009 D) Earlier

51. The Music Corps consists of the following formations: A) Big Band and marching formation B) Various ensembles C) Symphonic brass orchestra D) A, B, and C are correct

52. The CSLI Navy Corps origins from: A) The Austrian Imperial Navy B) The Austrian Naval Union C) The Naval Comradeship Vice Admiral Archduke Ferdinand Max (MK-EFM) D) The Austrian Naval Formation.

53. The CSLI Air Wing origins from: A) The pilots of the Flying Club Stockerau (FSV 2000) B) The Austrian Aerospace Company. C) The former Federal Office of Civil Aeronautics. D) None of the above A, B, and C are correct.

54. The Lazarus Union Guard of Honour is: A) A special Lazarus Union battle formation B) The Lazarus Union representative formation.

C) No special tasks assigned. D) Only used for steward’s tasks.

55. The CSLI “Sword of Freedom” Corps is: A) A special Unit of the Lazarus Union. B) A national organisation. C) Part of the “operative divisional staff”. D) A unit of assistants only for CSLI Air Days.

56. When was the first Lazarus Union (CSLO by then) Air Day A) 2006 B) 2007 C) 2008 D) Later

57. When did we accept our youngest member: A) 2006 B) 2007 C) 2008 D) Later

58. When was our first Friendship Festival: A) 2008 B) 2009 C) 2010 D) Later

59. When was our first Handicapped Sailing Trip: A) 2010 B) 2011 C) 2012 D) Later 60. When was our first investiture in the Heeresgeschichtliches Museum (Museum of Military History) Vienna: A) 2011 B) 2012 C) 2013 D) Later

61. When was the first big investiture at Castle Kreuzenstein: A) March 2012 B) September 2013 C) August 2014 D) September 2014 62. When was the friendship treaty between the Music Corps and the Austrian Army Guards Band signed: A) 2012 B) 2013 C) 2014 D) Later

63. When was the “Lazarus March“ composed and premiered: A) 2015 B) 2016 C) Later D) Earlier 64. When was the Lazarus Union registered first time as NGO“ by the United Nations: A) 2013 B) 2014 C) 2015 D) Earlier

65. When and where was the first “Lazarus Day” in a UN head quarter: A) 2014 in New York B) 2014 in Geneva C) 2015 in Vienna D) The Lazarus Day was never held at any of the three UN headquarters. 66. In which towns did our Music Corps perform at the German Music Parade in 2016: A) In Badeborn, Würzburg, and Stuttgart B) In Stuttgart, Würzburg, and Kempten C) In München and Nürnberg D) In Wolfsburg, Kempten, and Stuttgart

67. At the 37 th Austrian Brass Festival 2016 the Lazarus Union Music Corps was: A) Well represented, giving an open-air concert. B) Not represented this time. C) Represented by our marching formation with a much applauded tattoo. D) Represented by our big band. 68. In which country was there an investiture of the Knighthood of Honour outside of Austria in 2016: A) B) C) Turkey D) Canada 69. In 2017 the Lazarus Union received a very honourable nomination. The Lazarus Union was nominated for: A) The music band honour award B) The Nobel Price for Peace C) The Austrian Union Award D) Special Award for Charity

70. 2017 the investiture of the Knighthood of Honour was held at: A) The St. Georgs Cathedral Wiener Neustadt B) In Stift Göttweig C) At Castle Kreuzenstein D) In the Rudolfsheimkirche in 1150 Vienna.

71. In 2017 there was again a LAZARUS UNION Air Day. Which one was it: A) 10 th B) 11 th C) 12 th D) 13 th

72. The main fields of activity of the Lazarus Union are: A) Active refugee relief support. B) Provide joy to fellow humans, provide disaster relief, support handicapped, and help the homeless. C) Support as spectacular actions as possible. D) Support military missions.

73. The new Lazarus Union uniform regulations are valid since: A) There are no new uniform regulations. B) January 1st , 2018 C) January 1st , 2017 D) August 1st , 2017

74. How many basic award forms are available at the Lazarus Union: A) One B) Two C) Three D) Four

75. Which distinctions are on principle awarded without insignia fees: A) Lazarus Medal in Gold, Honour Crosses, Naval Crosses B) Grand Star in Silver of the Lazarus Union, Thanks Cross with Star, UN-NGO Medal of Honour C) Nomination medal, Flame of Mercy Commander’s Cross D) Knights Cross of the Merit Cross, Cross of Honour Grand Cross

76. Which distinctions are awarded as a visible “Thank You” for a donation: A) All levels of the donation cross B) Grand Star in Gold of the Lazarus Union C) Service distinctions of the Guard of Honour D) Friendship Medal in Gold

77. Which distinctions cannot be applied for: A) Foundation Cross B) Peace Cross of the President C) Friendship Medal D) Lazarus Cross of the Lazarus Union

78. The main sources of income for the Lazarus Union projects are: A) Web shop and insignia fees B) Membership fees C) Registration fees D) Donations

79. How many members did the Lazarus Union have as of January 1st , 2017: A) More than 20.000 B) Less than 20.000

C) More than 21.000 D) More than 22.000 80. As of January 1st , 2017, the Lazarus Union is represented on all continents and in how many Countries of the world: A) Less than 50 countries B) More than 60 countries C) More than 100 countries D) More than 120 countries