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8. Tie the Reef, Bowline, Clove-hitch and Sheep- 
shank knots according to instructions given in 
Handbook, and tell use of each. 
Whip the end of a piece of rope. Indicate and 
define the three parts of a rope. 
Helpfulness 
9. Present record that you have saved or earned 
enough money to buy some part of the Scout uni- 
form or insignia. 
Recommended : Practice Setting-up Exercises, Scout 
positions and Tenderfoot Drill as shown in Handbook. 
II. Second Class Test 
While it is not necessary to devote any specified length 
of time to the training for this test, it is well to remember 
that if too long a time is taken, either because of lack of 
interest on the part of the Troop, or too inflexible stand- 
ards on the part of the Captain, the possibility of winning 
Merit Badges is delayed and the feeling of steady pro- 
gress is likely to be lost. The girls should be urged to 
keep together as a body, and reminded that regular at- 
tendance and team-work will be fairer to all. Quick 
learners can spend their extra time on private or group 
preparation for their Merit Badges, for which they be- 
come eligible as soon as they have passed the test, but not 
before. 
This test may be given by the Troop Captain, or at her 
request by another Captain or competent authority, such 
as a registered nurse for bedmaking, health officer for 
First Aid, fire chief for fire prevention, and so forth. 
Second Class Scout Test 
Head 
1. What is the history of the American Flag, and for 
what does it stand? 
