The Story of the Unknown Scout
One day in 1909 in London, England, An American Visitor, William D. Boyce,
lost his way in a dense fog. He stopped under a street lamp and tried to figure
out where he was. A boy approached him and asked if he could be of help.
"You certainly can," said Boyce. He told the boy that he wanted to find a
certain business office in the center of the city.
"I'll take you there," said the boy.
When they got to the destination, Mr. Boyce reached into his pocket for a tip.
But the boy stopped him.
"No thank you, sir. I am a Scout. I won't take anything for helping."
"A Scout? And what might that be?" asked Boyce.
The boy told the American about himself and about his brother scouts.
Boyce became very interested. After finishing his errand, he had the boy take him to
the British Scouting office.
At the office, Boyce met Lord Robert Baden-Powell, the famous British general
who had founded the Scouting movement in Great Britain. Boyce was so impressed with what
he learned that he decided to bring Scouting home with him.
On February 8, 1910, Boyce and a group of outstanding leaders founded the Boy Scouts of America.
From that day forth, Scouts have celebrated February 8 as the birthday of Scouting in the
United States.
What happened to the boy who helped Mr.Boyce find his way in the fog? No one knows.
He had neither asked for money nor given his name, but he will never be forgotten.
His Good Turn helped take the scouting movement to America.
In the British Scout Training Center at Gilwell Park, England, Scouts from the United
States erected a statue of an American Buffalo in honor of this unknown scout.
One Good Turn to one man became a Good Turn to millions of American Boys.
Such is the power of a Good Turn.
1. What was Mr. Boyce's first name?
Micheal, William or Richard?
2. In which city do the events take place?
London, New York or Birmingham?
3. Which month did Scouting start in America?
January, February or March?
4. Who did Mr. Boyce meet at the Scout Office?
The Queen, Baden Powell, The National Commissioner?
5. Where is the British Scout Training Centre?
Pennant Hills, Pilwell Park, Gilwell Park?
6. How much did the Scout take as a tip?
Five pounds, two shillings, nothing?
7. What is the name of the Scout in the story?
Micheal, unknown or Richard?
8. What rank did Baden Powell have in the army?
Corporal, General, Captain?
9. What is the statue of that was donated to the British Training Centre?
Black bear, wolf, buffalo?
10. What was the last word of the story?
Turn, Scout or States?
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1. William
Hard because it was only said once, early in the story.
2. London
Only said once, but pretty easy!
3. February
Pure listening skills - you either remember dates or you don't!
4. Baden Powell
His name was mentioned once, but he is famous in Scouting.
5. Gilwell Park
Easier with the choice of answers. Places, names and dates are tricky to recall.
6. Nothing
This is the whole point of the story, so should be really easy.
7. Unknown
It is the title of the story and a central part of the plot.
8. General
Hard - it is only said once. Repetition/emphasis may help.
9. Buffalo
This is quite an unusual fact, so would be easier to remember than basic ones.
10. Turn
This is difficult! Why?
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