How to lead a girl scout troop
  • 1. What is the primary goal of Girl Scouts?
A) To sell the most cookies.
B) To build girls of courage, confidence, and character.
C) To win competitions.
D) To teach girls domestic skills.
  • 2. What is the Girl Scout Promise?
A) I promise to be the best Girl Scout ever.
B) I promise to always follow directions.
C) On my honor, I will try to serve God and my country, to help people at all times, and to live by the Girl Scout Law.
D) I promise to sell a lot of cookies.
  • 3. What is the Girl Scout Law?
A) Obey all adults.
B) Always be polite.
C) I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.
D) Win every competition.
  • 4. Which age level is considered Brownie Girl Scouts?
A) Kindergarten and 1st Grade
B) 2nd and 3rd Grade
C) 4th and 5th Grade
D) 6th and 7th Grade
  • 5. What is the Juliette program for?
A) Leaders who need extra training.
B) Girls with disabilities.
C) Girls who are delinquent in dues.
D) Girls who participate individually rather than with a troop.
  • 6. Where can a leader find official Girl Scout resources?
A) Girl Scout Council Website
B) Google
C) Facebook
D) Pinterest
  • 7. What is the Volunteer Toolkit (VTK)?
A) A first-aid kit for emergencies.
B) A manual for outdoor activities.
C) A cookie sales tracking app.
D) A digital platform for troop planning and management.
  • 8. What is a crucial element in planning troop meetings?
A) Leader-dominated instruction
B) Constant adult supervision
C) Strict adherence to a schedule
D) Girl-led activities
  • 9. What should a troop leader do regarding finances?
A) Maintain accurate records and follow council guidelines.
B) Ignore receipts and financial documentation.
C) Use troop funds for personal expenses.
D) Keep all money in a personal bank account.
  • 10. What is the importance of parent involvement?
A) Distracts from girl-led activities.
B) Creates unnecessary conflict.
C) Provides support and expands troop resources.
D) Overwhelms the troop leader.
  • 11. What's the purpose of earning badges and Journeys?
A) To impress other troops.
B) To keep girls busy during meetings.
C) To accumulate awards for prestige.
D) To learn new skills and explore interests.
  • 12. What is the first step in resolving conflict within the troop?
A) Immediately punish the offending party.
B) Ignore the conflict and hope it resolves itself.
C) Encourage girls to communicate and find a solution together.
D) Report the conflict to the council.
  • 13. How should you handle safety concerns during troop activities?
A) Prioritize safety, follow safety guidelines, and have emergency plans.
B) Overprotect the girls and avoid all potential hazards.
C) Let the girls take risks and learn from their mistakes.
D) Assume everything will be fine and don't worry about it.
  • 14. What is the importance of inclusivity in a troop?
A) Ensures all girls feel welcome and valued.
B) Creates unnecessary challenges.
C) Is unnecessary if the girls are already friends.
D) Makes planning activities more difficult.
  • 15. What does 'Leave No Trace' mean in outdoor activities?
A) Take souvenirs from nature.
B) Leave a thank you note for the park rangers.
C) Hide all your trash.
D) Minimize impact on the environment.
  • 16. What is the process for reporting an incident?
A) Follow council guidelines for reporting serious incidents promptly.
B) Ignore the incident if no one was seriously hurt.
C) Tell everyone about the incident on social media.
D) Handle everything internally without outside help.
  • 17. Why is it important to follow the Girl Scout age-level program?
A) It doesn't matter, just do whatever is fun.
B) The younger girls will feel left out.
C) The older girls will get bored.
D) Activities are designed to be developmentally appropriate.
  • 18. What is the purpose of the cookie program?
A) To learn how to bake.
B) To teach girls business skills and raise money for troop activities.
C) To make the most money possible.
D) To compete with other troops.
  • 19. How should you respond to girls' ideas for troop activities?
A) Ignore their ideas and stick to your own plans.
B) Dismiss their ideas if they seem unrealistic.
C) Encourage and support their ideas, even if they require more planning.
D) Only choose ideas that are easy to implement.
  • 20. What is the benefit of attending leader training?
A) It's a waste of time.
B) Gain valuable skills and resources for leading a troop.
C) Only new leaders need training.
D) It's too expensive.
  • 21. What is the meaning of 'GSUSA'?
A) Girl Scout United States Army
B) Girls Studying Under Supervision Always
C) Greatest Scouting Union of America
D) Girl Scouts of the USA
  • 22. What should a leader do if a parent has a complaint about the troop?
A) Ignore the parent's complaint.
B) Listen respectfully and try to find a mutually agreeable solution.
C) Argue with the parent and defend your actions.
D) Dismiss the complaint as unimportant.
  • 23. How can you foster a sense of community within the troop?
A) Encourage teamwork, cooperation, and mutual respect.
B) Dictate all activities and discourage independent thought.
C) Promote competition and individual achievement.
D) Let girls do their own thing without interacting with each other.
  • 24. What is the role of a co-leader?
A) To act as a supervisor and evaluate the other leader's performance.
B) To handle all the administrative tasks.
C) To take over the troop when the primary leader is absent.
D) To share responsibilities and provide support to the other leader.
  • 25. What type of insurance is necessary for Girl Scout activities?
A) Personal homeowner's insurance is sufficient.
B) Council-provided insurance is generally needed.
C) Insurance is not necessary for troop activities.
D) Only vehicle insurance is needed.
  • 26. Which is the best practice for communicating with parents?
A) Avoid communicating with parents to maintain authority.
B) Communicate only when there's a problem.
C) Establish clear communication channels (email, group text, etc.).
D) Rely solely on the girls to relay information to their parents.
  • 27. What should you do if a girl discloses abuse or neglect?
A) Try to handle the situation independently.
B) Report the disclosure to the proper authorities immediately.
C) Confront the alleged abuser.
D) Keep the disclosure confidential to protect the girl's privacy.
  • 28. How can you encourage girls to be environmentally conscious?
A) Ignore environmental issues as they are too complex.
B) Tell them what to do instead of letting them discover ways to help.
C) Focus solely on fundraising activities.
D) Participate in environmental service projects and teach about conservation.
  • 29. What are the general age levels of Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts?
A) Senior: 9th & 10th, Ambassador: 11th & 12th
B) Senior: 7th & 8th, Ambassador: 9th & 10th
C) Senior: 6th & 7th, Ambassador: 8th & 9th
D) Senior: 10th & 11th, Ambassador: 12th & 13th
  • 30. Why are background checks necessary for troop leaders?
A) To discriminate against individuals with criminal records.
B) Just to satisfy bureaucratic requirements.
C) They are not necessary if you know the person well.
D) To ensure the safety and well-being of the girls.
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