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Scout to Eagle (USA) Trivia Quiz

A quiz about a scout's journey from the beginning to the much sought after Eagle Scout Award

A multiple-choice quiz by dixierat. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
dixierat

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
254,443

Updated
Nov 03 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
793

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Scout is the first rank of the Boy Scouts of America. What is NOT one of the requirements for this rank? Hint

Tie a square knot

Complete a registration form for the BSA

Complete a scoutmaster conference

Write an essay about why you want to join scouts

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Question 2 of 10

2. Requirement 10a of Tenderfoot, the BSA's second rank, requires the boy to complete a series of exercises. Which one of the following is NOT one of them? Hint

Pull-ups

Quarter mile walk/run

Pole vault

Push-ups

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the knot learned in scouting that allows you to form a loop good for rescue procedures? Hint

square knot

clove hitch

timber hitch

bowline

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Question 4 of 10

4. In order to advance in rank, a scout must participate in a certain number of approved scouting activities. Which of the following is NOT an approved scout activity? Hint

Laser tag

Canoeing

Camping

Service hours

5. For second class, a scout must be able to treat several wounds that can occur while participating in scouting activities. How would a scout treat a fish hook wound with the barb embedded in the skin? Hint

Cut hook out

Push barb through skin, clip barb, slowly back out debarbed hook. Afterwards, treat wound as a puncture

Pull hook straight out, barb and all

Clip hook and leave barb in the skin until you can get to a hospital

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Question 6 of 10

6. How long must a scout remain first class to advance to star scout? Hint

6 months

4 months

No waiting time

1 year

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Question 7 of 10

7. Once a scout earns first class, he must earn a certain number of merit badges to continue. What is the minimum number of merit badges a scout must have (both Eagle required and non-Eagle required) to become an Eagle Scout? (Cumulative number of merit badges needed for Star, Life, and Eagle.) Hint

100

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Question 8 of 10

8. Can a boy earn Eagle scout after he turns 18? Hint

Yes, he can get a time extension if he meets certain criteria

Yes, he has until he is 21

No, he had to complete it prior to his eighteenth birthday

Yes, but he has to apologize

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Question 9 of 10

9. An Eagle scout's total merit badge count must be at least 36 for him to earn the ________ palm. Hint

platinum

gold

silver

bronze

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following US presidents was an Eagle Scout? Hint

John F. Kennedy

Richard Nixon

George W. Bush

Gerald Ford

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Scout is the first rank of the Boy Scouts of America. What is NOT one of the requirements for this rank?

Answer: Write an essay about why you want to join scouts

New scouts only have to tie the square knot, complete a scoutmaster conference, meet the age requirements, find a troop to join, recite the Pledge of Allegiance, demonstrate the scout sign, salute, and handshake, understand and agree to live by the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout Motto, Scout Slogan, and the Outdoor Code, describe the scout badge, and complete the exercises (answering questions and explaining situations) in the pamphlet about child protection,

2. Requirement 10a of Tenderfoot, the BSA's second rank, requires the boy to complete a series of exercises. Which one of the following is NOT one of them?

Answer: Pole vault

The test is administered for each activity, and the times/numbers are recorded. Then the scout retakes the test 30 days later, and he must improve in at least one activity.

3. What is the knot learned in scouting that allows you to form a loop good for rescue procedures?

Answer: bowline

All the knots mentioned are required knots, but the bowline is special because it is a useful tool in rescuing people trapped in holes because they can tie it with one hand, or a person can make a handy loop while safely on the ground.

4. In order to advance in rank, a scout must participate in a certain number of approved scouting activities. Which of the following is NOT an approved scout activity?

Answer: Laser tag

Camping and outdoor activities are the most common, but sometimes there are scout nights at baseball games and at other events.

Answer: Push barb through skin, clip barb, slowly back out debarbed hook. Afterwards, treat wound as a puncture

It may sound painful, but the other choices are far worse.

6. How long must a scout remain first class to advance to star scout?

Answer: 4 months

The time is required because to earn star scout, the scout must start earning merit badges, so the waiting period gives him time to complete the merit badges.

Answer: 21

A scout must earn 12 required merit badges for Eagle in addition to 9 non-Eagle required merit badges. Of the 12 Eagle required, the scout can choose between emergency preparedness and lifesaving, and he chooses one from a group of hiking, swimming, and cycling.

8. Can a boy earn Eagle scout after he turns 18?

Answer: Yes, he can get a time extension if he meets certain criteria

The time extension is given for scouts who have encountered trouble such as family problems, illness, and a very late start in the program.

9. An Eagle scout's total merit badge count must be at least 36 for him to earn the ________ palm.

Answer: silver

An Eagle scout can have more merit badges than his minimum. Also he can earn multiple palms (i.e. double bronze and triple silver).

10. Which of the following US presidents was an Eagle Scout?

Answer: Gerald Ford

Gerald Ford also received the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. As at the end of the twentieth century, he was the only US president to have been an Eagle Scout.

Source: Author dixierat

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