What happened when the candidate was seated in a chair?

• A. He listened to the lecture of this degree
• B. He received the working tools
• C. He swore an oath
• D. He was shown to the lodge

Answer: (A)

The moment someone is seated in the chair is when the degree’s instruction begins. This seating signals that the candidate is about to receive the formal lecture for the degree, where the symbolism, signs, and moral responsibilities of being an Entered Apprentice are explained. It’s the core teaching portion for that stage, helping the candidate understand what the tools and duties will symbolize and demand later in the ceremony. The other actions occur at different points in the rite: the working tools are presented after the lecture as practical symbols of the lessons learned, the oath is taken during the obligation portion of the rite, and being shown to the lodge happens earlier, as part of the initial entry and preparation.