How to earn boy scout merit badges
  • 1. What is the first step in earning a merit badge?
A) Talk to your Scoutmaster.
B) Attend a merit badge counselor class.
C) Buy the merit badge pamphlet.
D) Purchase the merit badge sash.
  • 2. Who approves your merit badge counselor?
A) The District Advancement Chair.
B) The Merit Badge Counselor.
C) Your Scoutmaster.
D) The Troop Committee.
  • 3. What is the purpose of the merit badge pamphlet?
A) To prove you've earned the badge.
B) To provide information about the merit badge requirements.
C) To display on your uniform.
D) To record your progress.
  • 4. Where can you find a list of merit badge counselors?
A) The merit badge pamphlet.
B) From your Scoutmaster or Unit Advancement Coordinator.
C) The local library.
D) Online retailers.
  • 5. Who signs off on your merit badge requirements?
A) Your Scoutmaster.
B) Your parents.
C) Your merit badge counselor.
D) Any adult leader.
  • 6. Can you start working on a merit badge before talking to your Scoutmaster?
A) No.
B) Yes, but only partially.
C) Yes, as long as you have the pamphlet.
D) Yes, if it's a required badge for Eagle.
  • 7. What is the official form used for recording merit badge progress?
A) Red Certificate.
B) Blue Card (Merit Badge Application).
C) Green Sheet.
D) Yellow Slip.
  • 8. Who keeps the different parts of the Blue Card?
A) Scoutmaster, Scout, and Council.
B) Scoutmaster, Counselor, and Council.
C) Council, Counselor, and Scout.
D) Counselor, Scout, and Scoutmaster.
  • 9. What is the role of the unit advancement coordinator?
A) To discipline Scouts.
B) To assist the Scoutmaster with advancement tracking.
C) To organize camping trips.
D) To teach merit badge classes.
  • 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) No, you must complete one at a time.
B) Yes.
C) No, unless you get special permission.
D) Yes, but only two at a time.
  • 12. What should you bring to your first meeting with a merit badge counselor?
A) Just the merit badge pamphlet.
B) Just your uniform.
C) Just the Blue Card.
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) Only if you're over 16.
C) Yes, it's encouraged.
D) No, parental permission is always required.
  • 14. If a requirement says "show," what should you do?
A) Write a report.
B) Demonstrate the skill to the counselor.
C) Give a speech.
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) Brotherhood of Scouting America.
B) Best Scouts Around.
C) Boy Scout Association.
D) Boy Scouts of America.
  • 17. How long does a merit badge counselor's registration last?
A) Forever.
B) Until the Scout earns the badge.
C) Until their registration expires.
D) One year.
  • 18. Can a parent serve as a merit badge counselor for their own child?
A) No, it's against the rules.
B) Yes, without any restrictions.
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 make the process more fun.
C) To ensure safety and prevent abuse.
D) To help Scouts learn faster.
  • 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 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 date of birth.
B) The Scout's address and phone number.
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) A local school group.
C) The Scout's specific scouting troop.
D) The Boy Scouts of America organization.
  • 24. What resource contains all official BSA policies and procedures?
A) Boy's Life Magazine
B) Guide to Advancement
C) Merit Badge Pamphlets
D) Scout Handbook
  • 25. Is it ever okay to ask your counselor to just sign off on the badge?
A) No. All the requirements must be met before the counselor can sign off.
B) Yes, if you have a good reason.
C) Yes, if you pay them extra.
D) Yes, if you have already tried to complete the badge.
  • 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) Keep the blue card for your records.
C) Mail the blue card to the National Boy Scout office.
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 glued to the sash.
B) They should be hanging off the sash.
C) They should be safety-pinned to the sash.
D) They should be neatly sewn onto the sash.
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