Wilderness
Scout history
Camping
Knots
Christmas Questions
100

What is one way to identify poison ivy?

  • Grows like a vine (hairy)

  • 3 leaflets that are semi-shiny and smooth

100

When was Boy Scouts of America formed?

1910

100

How does a rainfly keep out rain?

It is to taught to let water through.

100

Tie a Square Knot

What is a good square knot?

100

What was the Grinch’s dog named?

Max

200

What can you use in the wilderness to identify an animal’s diet?

Scat

200

Who was the first person to achieve the rank of eagle scout?

Arthur R. Eldred

200

What should you do if you're campsite/tent has snow on it?

Dig out a place for your tent and leave the rest there for insulation.

200

Tie a two half-hitch

What is a perfect two half-hitch?

200

In the Christmas Carol, what was the name of Scrooge’s dead business associate?

Marley

300

What are two signs of foul weather?

  • Low, dark clouds

  • Lightning

  • High Winds

300

When was the first World Scout Jamboree?

1920
300

Why do you make a bear bag when camping?

So animals can't get your food as easily.

300

Tie a clove hitch

What is a semi-good clove hitch?

300

What was the main character's first name from Home Alone?

Kevin

400

What is the correct First Aid for a blister?

  • Do not pop it

  • Place moleskin over the blister

  • If it is popped or it is necessary to pop it


    • Pop it with a sterilized match

    • Clean it with soap and water

400

How many young men have achieved the rank of eagle in BSA’s 107 year existence

2.5 million.

400

What is the best way to trap heat from a fire when wearing a coat?

You unzip the coat and periodically close it to trap the heat.

400

Tie a bowline knot.

What is a pretty good bowline knot?  

400

What was the ‘Wet Bandits’ (from Home Alone) signature thing they did after robbing a house? 



They flooded the house by leaving the sinks on.

500

What are 3 ways to make water safer to drink in the wilderness?

  • Boiling 

  • Chemical Treatment

  • Filitering

500

How many Boy scouts have been in the program at some point since its founding?

110 billion

500

What should you do if you see an animal in your campsite at night? 

Tell an adult and leave it alone.

500

Tie a diagonal or square lashing.

What is a passable lashing?

500

Where do the main characters go in White Christmas and is the main focus of the song White Christmas?



Vermont

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