Power of Covenant- Thornton Chase & Ethel Rosenberg

Who did Chase study the faith with?

• Ali Kuli Khan

• Ibrahim George Kheiralla

Answer explanation

Studied Baha’i faith with Kheiralla in 1894 and became a believer the following year. Declared as the first American believer by ‘Abdul-Baha when the other 3 Americans lost interest. Chase taught the faith widely through letters and classes during his travels across America.

In which communities did Chase become actively involved?

• Chicago

• California

• Los Angeles

• All of the above

Answer explanation

In 1909 the insurance company he worked for transferred him to LA with a much lower pay, hoping it would take him away from religious activities. He accepted it unwillingly due to his old age and financial obligations. He used his extensive company travels to reach out to emerging baha’i community from Seattle to Denver. Became part of first elected governing body in LA in 1910. 

What title was conferred upon him by 'Abdu'l-Baha?

• Vaffa (serenity)

• Saffa (certitude)

• Thabit (steadfast)

Answer explanation

He died days before 'Abdu'l-Baha was due to visit the west coast. ‘Abdul-Baha made a special trip to LA to visit his grave and recited the Table of Visitation and prayer for the departed. 

What were some of his signal contributions?

• wrote many of the letters to the communities in US and Canada, explaining Holy days, fasting, etc thereby reinforcing their observance in N.A.

• Reorganised the American believers independent of Kheiralla's self pro-claimation as leader of American Baha'i community.

• Set up Baha'i Publishing Trust which became major force behind the standardization of the spelling of Persian and Arabic Bahá’í names and terms

• All of the above

How did Rosenberg learn of 'Abdu'l-Baha's death?

• On a train en route to the Holy land

• From a letter

• In Haifa

Answer explanation

While grieving, felt Abdul-Baha’s arms around her; wrote letters to comfort other believers,

In which city did she assist 'Abdu'l-Baha as his social secretary?

• Paris

• Geneva

• London

Answer explanation

Deeply trusted by Abdul-Baha, she was tasked to form a committee to administer funds, publishing efforts and activities in London.

How old was Rosenberg when she was asked to serve as the Guardian's secretary?

• 55 years old

• 72 years old

• 68 years old

Answer explanation

When Guardian took over, Ethel was among a small band of Baha’is called on to support him.

Rosenberg was key in helping early devotees understand the new Revelation and the station of __________.

• Shoghi Effendi

• 'Abdu'l-Baha

• Baha'u'llah

Answer explanation

“...she kept to the words of Abdu’l-Baha and did not fall back into the error of thinking Him the Divine Manifestation as some did in those days.”

Which landmark work was Rosenberg involved with translating from Persian to English?

• Kitab-i-Aqas

• The Hidden Words

• The Seven Valleys and The Four Valleys