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