How to earn boy scout merit badges
  • 1. What is the first step in earning a merit badge?
A) Buy the merit badge pamphlet.
B) Purchase the merit badge sash.
C) Talk to your Scoutmaster.
D) Attend a merit badge counselor class.
  • 2. Who approves your merit badge counselor?
A) The District Advancement Chair.
B) Your Scoutmaster.
C) The Merit Badge Counselor.
D) The Troop Committee.
  • 3. What is the purpose of the merit badge pamphlet?
A) To record your progress.
B) To prove you've earned the badge.
C) To provide information about the merit badge requirements.
D) To display on your uniform.
  • 4. Where can you find a list of merit badge counselors?
A) The local library.
B) The merit badge pamphlet.
C) Online retailers.
D) From your Scoutmaster or Unit Advancement Coordinator.
  • 5. Who signs off on your merit badge requirements?
A) Your Scoutmaster.
B) Your merit badge counselor.
C) Any adult leader.
D) Your parents.
  • 6. Can you start working on a merit badge before talking to your Scoutmaster?
A) Yes, as long as you have the pamphlet.
B) No.
C) Yes, but only partially.
D) Yes, if it's a required badge for Eagle.
  • 7. What is the official form used for recording merit badge progress?
A) Blue Card (Merit Badge Application).
B) Green Sheet.
C) Yellow Slip.
D) Red Certificate.
  • 8. Who keeps the different parts of the Blue Card?
A) Counselor, Scout, and Scoutmaster.
B) Scoutmaster, Counselor, and Council.
C) Council, Counselor, and Scout.
D) Scoutmaster, Scout, and Council.
  • 9. What is the role of the unit advancement coordinator?
A) To organize camping trips.
B) To teach merit badge classes.
C) To discipline Scouts.
D) To assist the Scoutmaster with advancement tracking.
  • 10. Are you required to purchase a merit badge pamphlet?
A) Yes, but only for Eagle-required badges.
B) No, they are always free.
C) No, but it is highly recommended.
D) Yes, it is mandatory.
  • 11. Can you work on multiple merit badges at the same time?
A) Yes, but only two at a time.
B) Yes.
C) No, unless you get special permission.
D) No, you must complete one at a time.
  • 12. What should you bring to your first meeting with a merit badge counselor?
A) Just your uniform.
B) Your Blue Card and the merit badge pamphlet.
C) Just the merit badge pamphlet.
D) Just the Blue Card.
  • 13. Is it acceptable to contact a merit badge counselor by yourself, without parental knowledge?
A) Only for certain merit badges.
B) Only if you're over 16.
C) No, parental permission is always required.
D) Yes, it's encouraged.
  • 14. If a requirement says "show," what should you do?
A) Write a report.
B) Draw a picture.
C) Demonstrate the skill to the counselor.
D) Give a speech.
  • 15. If a requirement says "discuss," what should you do?
A) Have a conversation with the counselor.
B) Sing a song.
C) Write an essay.
D) Build a model.
  • 16. What does 'BSA' stand for?
A) Boy Scout Association.
B) Brotherhood of Scouting America.
C) Boy Scouts of America.
D) Best Scouts Around.
  • 17. How long does a merit badge counselor's registration last?
A) Forever.
B) Until the Scout earns the badge.
C) Until their registration expires.
D) One year.
  • 18. Can a parent serve as a merit badge counselor for their own child?
A) Yes, but only if they are registered as a counselor for that badge.
B) Only for Eagle-required badges.
C) Yes, without any restrictions.
D) No, it's against the rules.
  • 19. What is the purpose of the "Buddy System" when working on merit badges?
A) To make the process more fun.
B) To ensure safety and prevent abuse.
C) To help Scouts learn faster.
D) To reduce the workload for the counselor.
  • 20. What should you do if you witness unethical behavior during a merit badge session?
A) Confront the person directly.
B) Tell your friends.
C) Ignore it.
D) Report it to your Scoutmaster or council.
  • 21. Who is ultimately responsible for your advancement?
A) You.
B) Your parents.
C) Your Scoutmaster.
D) Your merit badge counselor.
  • 22. What information is required to be on the Blue Card?
A) The Scout's date of birth.
B) Only the Scout's name and the badge name.
C) The Scout's address and phone number.
D) Scout's name, badge name, counselor's name and signature, Scoutmaster signature.
  • 23. If a requirement states to do something for “your troop”, what does that mean?
A) The Scout's specific scouting troop.
B) The Boy Scouts of America organization.
C) A local school group.
D) Any Boy Scout troop.
  • 24. What resource contains all official BSA policies and procedures?
A) Boy's Life Magazine
B) Scout Handbook
C) Guide to Advancement
D) Merit Badge Pamphlets
  • 25. Is it ever okay to ask your counselor to just sign off on the badge?
A) No. All the requirements must be met before the counselor can sign off.
B) Yes, if you have a good reason.
C) Yes, if you pay them extra.
D) Yes, if you have already tried to complete the badge.
  • 26. What is the next step after completing all the merit badge requirements and getting the blue card signed?
A) Show the blue card off.
B) Keep the blue card for your records.
C) Mail the blue card to the National Boy Scout office.
D) Give the Scoutmaster signed blue card. They give it to the unit advancement chair, who reports it to the local council.
  • 27. When wearing your merit badge sash, how are the merit badges displayed?
A) They should be glued to the sash.
B) They should be safety-pinned to the sash.
C) They should be neatly sewn onto the sash.
D) They should be hanging off the sash.
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