T599 Scout Rank Quiz

How many merit badges are there as of 2020?

• 132

• 135

• 129

• 113

Which two of the following people were a Boy Scout at some point in their life? Choose 2.

• Neil Armstrong

• John Cena

• LeBron James

• Harrison Ford

• Keanu Reeves

Which of the following is NOT one of the twelve basic scout knots?

• Square Knot

• Two Half Hitches

• Palomar Knot

• Bowline

What comes first when making a fire: tinder or kindling?

• Tinder (not the dating app)

• Kindling

Which option is a good example of safe knife use?

• Carry your pocketknife with the blade open

• Make sure to cut towards yourself

• Keep your knife dull, less likely to cut yourself

• Always maintain a safety circle

What year were the Boy Scouts founded by Robert Baden Powell?

• 1907

• 1911

• 1903

• 1906

What percent of all boy scouts become eagle scouts?

• 10%

• 4%

• 0.5%

• 7%

Which two of the following merit badges are ones that are eagle required?

• Scouting Heritage

• Camping

• Backpacking

• Swimming

• Automotive Maintenance

True or False: Troop 599 is less than 75 years old.

• True

• False

When did the Outdoor Code appear in boy scout handbooks?

• August 1960

• April 1952

• November 1959

• February 1955