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