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My sorority does not allow new member tests either. We have a new member education meetings which members have to attend. They learn the history, facts, and all that good stuff. And I believe they must meet with the NMOC if they had to miss it so that they can be filled in on what they missed. But according to Alpha Xi Delta's Risk Management Policies "Quizzing or testing is not allowed as a component of the New Member Orientation Program". I personally don't know why that is, but it's probably for some of the reasons that others have mentioned; it could be considered as "singling out new members" (I know, I know, even though taking a test for initiation would mean that EVERYONE would have had to have taken it at some point in order to become a member) or that it's just close to other things that could be considered hazing, so they want to play it safe...I really have no idea.
I personally wouldn't mind seeing a new member test part of our program. I think it's important for all members to know the background of how their respective organization came to be, and what they stand for. But, at the same time, I honestly don't think that a new member test is going to make members remember the important information for the rest of their lives. It's kind of like my gen ed classes--I honestly did not care about the solar system, but I studied, passed and got a good grade. But if you gave me the test now, I'd probably flunk it.
So, I think you can do all the testing you want, but at the end of the day, its up to the brother/sister to actively chose to take to heart everything that they've learned about their organization.
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