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