These questions are suggestions of what you can ask the Scout. Remember you are trying to get to know the Scout and see how he is doing as an individual on his Scouting advancement. REMEMBER To let the Scout know that you are all on his side and you each want to see him advance.

1. How long has it been since you advanced to first class? (A Scout needs to be first class for four months before becoming Star. If it has been an extended time ask him why.)
2. What does it mean to be active in your Troop and/or patrol? BSH page 169
3. How do you demonstrate living up to the Scout Oath? Have the Scout give some real life examples.
4. How do you demonstrate living up to the Scout Law? Have the Scout give some real life examples.
5. Are these easy to live up to around your family, friends, at school, in the Troop?
6. If your friends were doing something you know is wrong what would you do?
7. What merit badges did you earn for this rank? BSH page 177
8. Which of these merit badges are Eagle required? BSH page 177
9. Which one of these merit badges is your favorite? Why?
10. What did you learn while fulfilling the requirements for this merit badge?
11. What service project did you take part in as a First Class Scout? BSH page 173
12. Was it for your church, school or community?
13. Did you help plan this service project?
14. What was your responsibility, while doing this service project?
15. Why is the patrol method important in Scouting? BSH page 17
16. Why is it important to have Scout patrol leaders? BSH page 22
17. What leadership positions have you held in the Troop since becoming First Class?
18. Did you like being in the position of leadership?
19. What did you learn in leadership?
20. Did the other Scouts help you while you were their leader?
21. How can you help the Scouts who are in leadership positions over you?
22. Can you recite the Out Door Code? (This is needed for the Eagle Board of Review. This question is just to begin preparing him for that board.) BSH page 218
23. What does the Out Door Code mean to you? (This is needed for the Eagle Board of Review. This question is just to begin preparing him for that board.) BSH page 219
24. What is the meaning of the Scout Motto and Scout Slogan? (This is needed for the Eagle Board of Review. This question is just to begin preparing him for that board.) BSH page 54-55
25. Please tell us what you know about Scout history. (This is just to begin preparing him for his Eagle Board of Review.) BSH page 432-435
26. Any relevant questions regarding Scout skills and knowledge from past ranks that the Board wishes to review.