How to become an Eagle Scout
  • 1. What is the highest rank in Boy Scouts of America?
A) Star Scout
B) First Class Scout
C) Eagle Scout
D) Life Scout
  • 2. At what age can a Scout start working towards the Eagle rank?
A) Any age after joining Scouts BSA
B) 14
C) 16
D) 11
  • 3. How many merit badges are required to earn the Eagle Scout rank?
A) At least 21
B) 15
C) 18
D) 24
  • 4. How many Eagle-required merit badges are there?
A) 10
B) 8
C) 16
D) 13
  • 5. Which of these is NOT an Eagle-required merit badge?
A) Camping
B) Cooking
C) Citizenship in the World
D) First Aid
  • 6. What role must a Scout hold for at least six months to qualify for Eagle?
A) Any troop position
B) Assistant Patrol Leader
C) Troop Guide
D) A leadership position in the troop
  • 7. What is the purpose of the Scoutmaster Conference?
A) To plan troop activities
B) To teach knot tying
C) To discuss the Scout's progress and readiness for advancement
D) To review the Scout's finances
  • 8. What is the purpose of the Eagle Scout Board of Review?
A) To assign the Scout his final merit badge
B) To determine if the Scout has fulfilled the requirements for Eagle Scout
C) To train the Scout in leadership skills
D) To plan the Eagle Scout ceremony
  • 9. Who conducts the Eagle Scout Board of Review?
A) Council Advancement Committee representatives
B) Other Eagle Scouts
C) The Scoutmaster
D) The Troop Committee
  • 10. How long does a Scout have to complete their Eagle Scout rank requirements?
A) Before their 18th birthday
B) There is no time limit
C) Before their 21st birthday
D) Before their 16th birthday
  • 11. What must a Scout do after completing all other requirements?
A) Complete the Eagle Scout Board of Review
B) Start working on a Master's degree
C) Submit a college application
D) Retake all merit badges
  • 12. What is the Eagle Scout Service Project?
A) A camping trip to a national park
B) A fundraising event for the troop
C) A collection of canned goods
D) A significant service project that benefits the community
  • 13. Who must approve the Eagle Scout Service Project before the Scout begins?
A) The Scoutmaster only
B) The beneficiary, the Scoutmaster, and the district
C) The Troop Committee only
D) The Scout's parents only
  • 14. What should an Eagle Scout project demonstrate?
A) Exceptional physical strength
B) Leadership and project management skills
C) Superior knot-tying abilities
D) Expert camping skills
  • 15. What is the purpose of the Eagle Scout application?
A) To document the Scout's achievements and progress towards Eagle Scout
B) To register the Scout for college
C) To join the National Guard
D) To apply for a scholarship
  • 16. Where does a Scout submit their completed Eagle Scout application?
A) The national headquarters
B) The Boy's Life magazine office
C) Their Scoutmaster
D) The local council service center
  • 17. Which of these is a common challenge encountered during the Eagle Scout process?
A) Time management and project planning
B) Paying for camping equipment
C) Finding enough friends to join Scouting
D) Learning to tie knots
  • 18. After completing the Board of Review, who approves the Scout to be an Eagle Scout?
A) The Scoutmaster
B) The National Advancement Committee
C) The troop committee
D) The council
  • 19. What does 'leave no trace' mean in the context of Scouting?
A) Minimizing impact on the environment
B) Forgetting your problems when in nature
C) Not telling anyone where you've been
D) Leaving all equipment behind
  • 20. How often should a Scout review the Scout Oath and Law?
A) Once a year
B) Only when earning advancements
C) Never, after memorizing them
D) Regularly, as a guiding principle
  • 21. What is the significance of the Eagle Scout Court of Honor?
A) An annual fundraising event for the troop
B) A training session for new Scouts
C) A disciplinary hearing for Scouts
D) A formal ceremony celebrating the Scout's achievement
  • 22. Who typically attends an Eagle Scout Court of Honor?
A) Only the Scoutmaster
B) Family, friends, troop members, and community leaders
C) Only members of the troop committee
D) Only the Scout's immediate family
  • 23. What is a 'unit' in the context of Boy Scouts?
A) A troop, team, crew, or ship
B) A geographical region
C) A specific merit badge
D) A single camping tent
  • 24. How many letters of recommendation are typically required for the Eagle application?
A) 10 or more
B) None
C) Typically 5 to 6
D) Only 1
  • 25. What is the 'Guide to Advancement'?
A) A camping manual
B) A merit badge pamphlet
C) A book about knot tying
D) Official BSA document outlining advancement policies
  • 26. What is the purpose of the 'rank advancement report'?
A) A permission slip for activities
B) Documents Scout progress and achievements
C) A complaint form
D) A medical form
  • 27. Who benefits from an Eagle Scout Project?
A) The Community
B) The Scout only
C) The Scouts BSA Organization
D) The Scout's family
  • 28. Can a Scout receive help from others during the Eagle Project?
A) Only from family members
B) Yes, as long as the Scout is leading
C) No, the Scout must do everything alone
D) Only from other Eagle Scouts
  • 29. What is the most important aspect of an Eagle Scout?
A) Memorizing scout trivia
B) Collecting all the merit badges
C) Character and Leadership
D) Being good at camping
  • 30. What is the long-term impact of earning Eagle Scout rank?
A) Automatic admission to college
B) Guaranteed employment
C) Increased opportunities and expectations for leadership
D) Exemption from military service
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