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  • 1. What is the primary goal of Boy Scouting?
A) Survival skills training only
B) Character development and responsible citizenship
C) Making merit badges the sole focus
D) Winning competitions
  • 2. What is the Scout Oath?
A) Be prepared, be kind, be respectful.
B) On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
C) Duty to God, duty to country, duty to self.
D) To always follow the leader.
  • 3. What is the Scout Law?
A) A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent.
B) A Scout is always right, always prepared, always on time.
C) A Scout is Strong, Fast, Smart, and Wise.
D) A Scout follows orders, completes tasks, and respects superiors.
  • 4. What is the patrol method?
A) Dividing scouts by age
B) Organizing scouts into small groups that work together
C) Having scouts compete individually in all activities
D) Assigning scouts to tasks based on rank
  • 5. What is the role of the Scoutmaster?
A) Doing all the work for the troop
B) Dictator and decision maker
C) Guide, mentor, and trainer of youth leaders
D) Only providing discipline
  • 6. Who is ultimately responsible for the safety of scouts during activities?
A) Only the parents of each scout
B) The Scoutmaster alone
C) The senior patrol leader
D) All adults involved
  • 7. What is EDGE?
A) Explain, Demonstrate, Guide, Enable
B) Evaluate, Develop, Grow, Excel
C) Early Detection Guarantees Excellence
D) Every Day Great Experience
  • 8. What is a Troop Committee?
A) The scout leaders only
B) The parents who volunteer the most
C) A group of adults that supports the troop
D) The most experienced scouts
  • 9. What is the purpose of advancement?
A) To reward scouts for attendance
B) To encourage scouts to learn and grow
C) To create a hierarchy within the troop
D) To make the troop more competitive
  • 10. What is a Board of Review?
A) A meeting to evaluate a scout's progress
B) A popularity contest
C) A court of law
D) A disciplinary hearing
  • 11. What is the proper response to a scout who expresses a concern or problem?
A) Immediately punish the scout
B) Dismiss it as unimportant
C) Listen attentively and offer support
D) Tell them to handle it themselves
  • 12. How often should a troop plan outings and activities?
A) Only when the Scoutmaster has time
B) Only when forced to
C) Regularly, at least once a month
D) Only during the summer
  • 13. What is Leave No Trace?
A) A technique for starting fires
B) A set of principles for minimizing environmental impact
C) A method for tracking animals
D) A rule to never hike alone
  • 14. What is the significance of the Eagle Scout rank?
A) The highest rank in Boy Scouting
B) The easiest rank to achieve
C) A participation award
D) A mandatory requirement for all scouts
  • 15. How should a Scoutmaster handle conflicts between scouts?
A) Force the scouts to fight it out
B) Facilitate a discussion and encourage resolution
C) Ignore the conflict and hope it resolves itself
D) Take sides and punish the guilty party
  • 16. What is the purpose of a Scoutmaster conference?
A) To discuss the scout's progress and goals
B) To lecture the scout about their behavior
C) To spy on the scout's personal life
D) To assign chores to the scout
  • 17. What is the BSA's Youth Protection policy?
A) A requirement for all adult leaders to carry firearms
B) A way to punish misbehaving scouts
C) Guidelines to protect youth from abuse
D) A set of rules for scouts to follow
  • 18. What should a leader do if they suspect abuse?
A) Keep it a secret to protect the scout
B) Ask other scouts for their opinions
C) Investigate it themselves
D) Report it immediately to the authorities
  • 19. How can a Scoutmaster encourage scout leadership?
A) Provide opportunities for scouts to lead
B) Tell scouts they are not capable of leading
C) Do everything themselves
D) Criticize scouts who attempt to lead
  • 20. What is the purpose of a patrol leader council?
A) To decide which scouts get awards
B) To punish misbehaving scouts
C) To gossip about other patrols
D) To plan troop activities
  • 21. What should be the main focus when planning a camping trip?
A) Safety and fun
B) Strict discipline
C) Impressing other troops
D) Saving money at all costs
  • 22. How should a Scoutmaster handle a scout who is homesick?
A) Punish them for being weak
B) Tell them to stop being a baby
C) Offer comfort and support
D) Ignore them and hope they get over it
  • 23. What is the importance of a good relationship with parents?
A) A sign of weakness
B) Essential for supporting the scout's development
C) Unnecessary, as the Scoutmaster is in charge
D) Only important if the parents are wealthy
  • 24. How should the Scoutmaster handle money collected for troop activities?
A) Keep it in a personal account
B) Spend it however they see fit
C) Transparently and responsibly
D) Hide it from the Troop Committee
  • 25. What is a flag ceremony?
A) A formal presentation of the United States flag
B) An optional tradition
C) A simple way to pass the time
D) A military exercise
  • 26. What is the buddy system?
A) A way to make scouts compete
B) A secret code
C) Pairing scouts together for safety
D) Assigning chores
  • 27. How can you promote inclusion in the troop?
A) Value and respect all scouts
B) Ignore the needs of scouts with disabilities
C) Only cater to the most popular scouts
D) Force everyone to be the same
  • 28. What is the importance of scout spirit?
A) Wearing the uniform perfectly
B) Following orders without question
C) Demonstrating the Scout Oath and Law
D) Winning competitions
  • 29. How do you handle a scout who is consistently disruptive?
A) Ignore the behavior
B) Expel the scout immediately
C) Publicly shame the scout
D) Address the behavior privately and constructively
  • 30. What is the purpose of camporees and jamborees?
A) Recruitment drives
B) Fundraising events
C) Large-scale scouting events for fellowship and skill development
D) Competitions to determine the best troop
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