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Scout Knots Test

There are 11 questions.
Select the best answer for each question.

1. What is the name of and use for this knot?
A Fisherman's Knot ties together wet or slippery ropes and after a hard pull, difficult to untie.
It's a Fisherman's Knot and is only used to tie fishing line together.
It's a Double-Overhand Knot use to temporarily hold line together where no strain is placed on the line.
It's a Sheep Shank and is used to shorten rope temporaily.

Scouts tie knots - its an important skill in the outdoors. Climbing knots are critical for safety and they're fun to know. Tying knots is also a fun way to spend time around a campfire. The overhand knot and square knot are the basics but there are hundreds of knots to learn and use. Knot tying is a requirement to advance in scouting, but it is also a valuable skill to have around home as well as outside or on the job. Answer these questions to see how good your knowledge is of some basic knots.

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