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