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BB Knowledge

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 1hrs 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

The Motto of The Boys' Brigade is Sure and (a)   .

2.

Which verse in the Bible was the BB Motto taken from?

a)

Hebrews 6:9

b)

Hebrews 6:19

c)

Hebrews 9:6

d)

Hebrews 9:16

3.

The Object of The Boys’ Brigade shall be the advancement of Christ’s Kingdom among Boys, and the promotion of habits of __________, __________, __________, __________ and all that tends towards a true Christian Manliness.

a)

Obedience, Reverence, Discipline, Self-Respect

b)

Obedience, Discipline, Reverence, Self-Respect

c)

Obedience, Reverence, Self-Respect, Discipline

d)

Obedience, Reverence, Self-Seeking, Discipline

4.

An additional word was added to the BB Object in 1893. What is the word?

(a)  

5.

In practice, the BB Object means ...

(Tick all the statement that is true.)

a)

To help Boys develop and grow in moral character

b)

To train Boys to become loyal and responsible citizens

c)

To promote Boys’ physical fitness and develop their leadership potential

d)

To prepare Boys to be submissive and not to disobey in all situations

6.

Which version of the Bible was the word "Stedfast" in BB Motto taken from?

a)

Good News Bible

b)

New International Version (NIV)

c)

King James Version (KJV)

d)

New Living Translation (NLT)

7.

Sure = 100% Confident

Stedfast = 100% ____________

a)

Steady

b)

Resilience

c)

Reliable

d)

Efficient

8.

The Vision of The Boys' Brigade is To be the (a)   Organisation of Choice.

9.

The Mission of The Boys' Brigade is To nurture Youth, based on Christian values, to lead and (a)   .

10.

The twin pillars of The Boys' Brigade are ____________ and ____________.

a)

Sure; Stedfast

b)

Knowledge; Wisdom

c)

Religion; Discipline

d)

Obedience; Reverence

11.

The BB methods of achieving the object of The Boys’ Brigade is by providing a fun, meaningful and challenging programme of ____________, enrichment, spiritual and social interest.

a)

physical

b)

educational

c)

practical

d)

enduring

12.

The desired qualities of a Seniors Programme Boy falls into 4 domains. They are (a)   , Personal Mastery, Community-Spiritedness and Global Awareness.

13.

The Boys’ Brigade and The Boys’ Life Brigade (BLB) were united in 1926, and the red cross from the BLB’s red cross was added.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Which of the following is not a desired qualities under Leadership?

a)

Plan and organise

b)

Discipline fellow cadets

c)

Apply instructional techniques

d)

Understand and apply a taught leadership theory

15.

What does Community-Spiritedness in the desired qualities of a Seniors Programme Boy refers to?

(Tick all the statement that is true.)

a)

Understand and appreciate the local community

b)

Hold on to the belief of national citizenship

c)

Have a spirit of service to the local and overseas community and put this into practice

d)

Must physically help everyone in need

16.

Sir William (a)   Smith founded The Boys' Brigade as the first uniformed organisation for youth.

17.

The Boys' Brigade was founded on ______________________.

a)

12 Jan 1930

b)

27 Oct 1854

c)

10 May 1914

d)

4 Oct 1883

18.

The first Boys' Brigade company was called the First (a)   Company.

19.

The first Boys' Brigade company was at the Free College Mission Hall at North Woodside Road, Glasgow.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Sir William Alexander Smith was a (a)   , a volunteer Officer in Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers, and a Sunday school teacher.

21.

Why did Sir William Alexander Smith found The Boys’ Brigade?

a)

the founder wanted to prepare the Boys as volunteer in the Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers Corp

b)

the Boys in church was restless and uninterested in bible classes

c)

Boys' parent requested the founder to keep the Boys away from the street

d)

there were no wholesome programme for the Boys after Sunday school

22.

When The Boys' Brigade was founded in 1883, the uniform then was a rosette.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

William Alexander Smith was born on 27 October (a)   at Pennyland House.

24.

William Alexander Smith was knighted by King Edward VII in July 1909 for his work in The Boys' Brigade.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Which of the following is a special practice set by our Founder which we still practice today?

a)

Polish boots every parade

b)

Wearing blue and white as a BB trademark

c)

Singing songs

d)

Wearing Day Dress at every BB parade

26.

Who introduced The Boys’ Brigade into Singapore?

a)

William Alexander Smith and Quek Eng Moh

b)

James Milner Fraser and Quek Eng Moh

c)

William Alexander Smith and James Milner Fraser

d)

King Edward VII and William Alexander Smith

27.

James Milner Fraser was a member of 23rd Aberdeen Company and 23rd London Company.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

A Swatow Old Boy, SGT Quek Eng Moh, recognised James Fraser from his Boys’ Brigade ____________________ and told him that the ex-Swatow stalwarts wanted to start a Boys’ Brigade Company in Singapore

a)

tie

b)

rosette

c)

target badge

d)

buttonhole badge

29.

The 1st Singapore Company was founded at (a)   Street Presbyterian Church.

30.

After the war in 1945, _______________ revived the 1st Singapore Company. He was joined immediately by James Milner Fraser and by 1950, the Battalion had regained its old glory.

a)

Quek Eng Moh

b)

S P Chua

c)

Tan Keng Kang

d)

Choy Ah Soo

31.

In 1971, The Boys' Brigade was honoured to have the _______________ of the Republic of Singapore as it Patron.

a)

Prime Minister

b)

Education Minister

c)

Deputy Prime Minister

d)

President

32.

Prinsep Street Presbyterian Church, was marked as the 41st Historic Site of Singapore by the National Heritage Board to commemorate the __________ Anniversary of The Boys’ Brigade in Singapore.

a)

65th

b)

70th

c)

75th

d)

80th

33.

Name the flower of The Boys' Brigade in Singapore.

a)

Blue Shadow Boys' Brigade

b)

Dendrobium Boys’ Brigade

c)

Eunice Boys’ Brigade

d)

Kiyoshi Izumi Boys’ Brigade

34.

James Milner Fraser came to Singapore as a young _______________, and was a town planner by profession.

a)

architect

b)

cook

c)

pilot

d)

teacher

35.

As at 2020, there are 9 members in BB Asia. They are Brunei, (a)   , Hong Kong, Indonesia, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.

36.

The worldwide movement is known as The Boy’s Brigade. The local unit is called a (a)   .

37.

There are 3 age-group Programmes in The Boys' Brigade in Singapore. They are Juniors, Seniors, and (a)   .

38.

Each Company is part of a Church or Christian body. One may be formed in an institution, school or club. The Church and School are called Sponsoring Bodies.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

The focus of the NCO Council are:

(Tick all the statement that is true.)

a)

To lead the rest of the Boys in the Company.

b)

To run the company on behalf of the officer

c)

To train Boys in drill in preparation for school events

d)

To be a platform for you to gain hands-on experience in leadership and organisation

40.

Boys in a Company are divided into (a)   , the basic units in a BB Company.

41.

Which of the following statement is not the role of the Squad Leader?

a)

Help officers in running and organising the Company.

b)

Look into the welfare, attendance, conduct and smartness of his squad members.

c)

Coach and guide his squad members.

d)

Follow-up on absentees, punish them and make sure they turn up for next parade

42.

Squad members have a role to play.

(Tick all the statement that is true.)

a)

Be punctual for Squad and BB activities.

b)

Have an attitude of serving and helping others.

c)

Participate in activities you like only.

d)

Contribute your time, talents and ideas.

43.

The NCO Council is formed by the Boys who hold appointment and is chaired by the Assistant Company Sergeant Major or the Company Secretary.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

There are 3 ranks given to officers. Tick all the 3 ranks.

a)

Officer Cadet

b)

Cadet Lieutenant

c)

2nd Lieutenant

d)

Lieutenant

45.

The Chaplain wears the Lieutenant rank and wears a (a)   -colour rosette behind his cap badge.

46.

The Captain wears the Lieutenant rank and wears a (a)   -colour rosette behind his cap badge.

47.

It is a great honour for a Boy to be promoted to the rank of a Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO). Ranks are given to Boys by their Officers in recognition of their commitment, enthusiasm and good conduct.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

What an NCO does outside of BB meetings is of no importance to the NCO's conduct when he is at BB meetings as long as he conducts himself properly during BB meetings.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

What is the highest rank an NCO may attain?

(a)  

50.

All BB members wear their full uniforms in school on 12 January to commemorate the founding of The Boys' Brigade in Singapore.

a)

True

b)

False

51.

The BB Buttonhole Badge may be worn on BB Blue-Regulation T-Shirt.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

People with BB Spirit express this loyalty when they say they have "BB blood".

a)

True

b)

False

53.

Which of the following is not a BB Traditions?

a)

Enrolment Service

b)

Buttonhole Badge

c)

Singing

d)

Ice-Breakers

54.

The first line of the BB Vesper goes

Great God who knowest all our (a)   .

55.

Cross Belt is worn by Sergeants and Staff Sergeants.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

Red Sash worn by Company Sergeant Major may be worn at Brigade-level functions.

a)

True

b)

False

57.

Boys' hair should not cover the eyebrows but may cover the ears as long the haircut is neat.

a)

True

b)

False

58.

Following are statements on BB Code of Conduct. Tick all statements that are true.

a)

All Boys in uniform are to salute to all BB Officers when at Brigade functions or activities.

b)

All male Officers are to be addressed as "Sir" and female Officers as "Madam" or "Ma'am" on parade. Off parade, Officers should be addressed as "Mr <surname>", "Miss <surname>", etc.

c)

All uniforms should be kept clean and special care taken for the metal and leather parts

d)

No parts of the uniform should be added on to or removed in public.

59.

The Founder’s Badge is the highest award a Senior Programme Boy can attain.

a)

True

b)

False

60.

Stage 2 badges must be backed by a __________ cloth while Stage 3 badges must be backed by a __________ cloth.

a)

red; red

b)

red; white

c)

white; white

d)

white; red

61.

The sleeves of your Day Dress should be rolled up to _____ fingers from elbow joint.

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

62.

The name tag must be worn at all times on all types of attire.

a)

True

b)

False

63.

The field service cap is worn tilted to the left side of the head, two finger breaths above the left ear and left eyebrow.

a)

True

b)

False

64.

Field rank is worn on the right wrist for musketry dress, fatigue dress and PT Kit.

a)

True

b)

False

65.

The white lanyard is worn by all NCOs.

a)

True

b)

False