Test your Knowledge Interactive Quiz

How much do you know about hazing?
Test your knowledge about hazing laws in the State of Florida
and expectations of students at Florida State University

True or False?

1. Students at Florida State University are minimally expected to act in accordance with State and federal laws and the University’s Student Conduct Code.  [True or False]

2 State laws identify the minimum standard of behavior expected of society.  The Student Conduct Code identifies the minimum standard of behavior for all Florida State University students.  Student organizations or groups on campus can require a higher standard of conduct as a condition of membership or affiliation.  [True or False]

3. It is not considered hazing in Florida if a prospective/new member willingly participates in an activity and signs a waiver of liability stating this fact. [True or False]

4. If I anonymously report that hazing is occurring, the University may not be able to take action. [True or False]

5. The Chad Meredith Act, Florida’s hazing law, was passed by the State legislature in 2005 after a tragic incident in 2001.  The organization Chad Meredith was joining held no activities on the evening of the incident, yet the organization was found responsible for hazing and ordered to pay more than $10 million to his family.  [True or False]

6. It is difficult to instill a sense of membership within a group without hazing. [True or False]

7. It can not be considered hazing if an organization’s leaders are not informed about, or involved in, a hazing activity that a small group of members organize. [True or False]

Multiple Choice

8. According to State law and University policy, which of the following would not be considered hazing?

a. an organization plans activities for new members between 12:00 am – 3:00 am

b. an organization requires new members to learn the history and values of the organization, interview alumni of the group, and then conduct a public presentation demonstrating their knowledge

c. an organization requires new members to perform a skit or dance in public

d. none of the above

e. all of the above

9. What can happen at Florida State University if an allegation of hazing is made?

a. a police officer may contact students to investigate the incident

b. a criminal charge may be filed by the Office of the State Attorney

c. the university judicial process may be initiated by the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities

d. none of the above

e. all of the above

10. In the State of Florida, when an activity furthers a legal and legitimate objective it is not considered hazing.  Which of the following would not be considered hazing?

a. being told to run three miles as part of ROTC

b. being told to do 100 pushups by a coach in Athletics

c. being told to clean an item or room by a leader in your group

d. A and B

e. all of the above

11. Our Student Conduct Code identifies the four ‘d’s of hazing as activities that:

a. cause discomfort, demeans, disgraces, degrades

b. demeans, damages, degrades, debases

c. cause discomfort, decays, damages, degrades

d. devastates, demeans, demolishes, debases

12. In which of the following venues can hazing occur?

a. the military

b. athletic teams and sports clubs

c. student organization

d. marching band

e. b and c

f. all of the above

13. Which of the following is an acceptable defense against a charge of hazing?

a. the consent of the victim had been obtained

b. the activity was not a part of an official organizational event

c. the activity was not done as a condition of membership

d. none of the above

e. all of the above

14. If someone is found responsible for hazing in a court of law, what is a possible criminal offense?

a. hazing is not a criminal offense

b. first degree misdemeanor

c. third degree felony

d. both b and c

15. Possible outcomes or sanctions of the University’s judicial process for hazing are:

a. a reprimand

b. disciplinary probation (i.e., a defined period of time during which any subsequent violation of the Student Conduct Code will result in serious consideration given to suspension, dismissal, or expulsion).

c. suspension (i.e., separation from the University for a specified period, not to exceed two years)

d. none of the above

e. all of the above

16. Florida law specifically states that an act of hazing will be considered a first degree misdemeanor if:

a. the conduct subjected an individual to extreme mental stress and/or embarrassment

b. the conduct created a substantial risk of bodily injury or death

c. the conduct adversely affected the mental health or dignity of an individual

d. the conduct involved pressure or coercion to violate state or federal laws

17. Florida law specifically states that an act of hazing will be considered a third degree felony if:

a. the conduct subjected an individual to physical brutality such as whipping, beating, or branding

b. the conduct involved forced consumption of liquor, drugs, or other substances

c. the conduct resulted in serious bodily injury or death

d. the conduct subjected an individual to extreme physical conditions such as exposure to the elements and forced calisthenics that would adversely affect the physical health or safety of an individual

18. According to the Student Conduct Code, victims of hazing are afforded specific rights in the University’s judicial process.  These are:

a. a victim can submit a ‘victim impact statement’ to the hearing body for consideration in the sanctioning phase

b. a victim can submit questions to the hearing body for them to ask the charged student or student organization.  (Questions will be asked at the discretion of the hearing body)

c. a victim will be notified of the outcome or finding of the hearing body

d. none of the above

e. all of the above

19. If I am concerned that I, or someone I care about, is being hazed by an organization I should contact:

a. my organization advisor and/or coach

b. the Dean of Students Department (644-2428)

c. the Florida State University Police Department (644-1234)

d. any and/or all of the above

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