Rope--A cord of considerable thickness, technically over one inch in circumference. Ropes are made of hemp, manila, flax, cotton or other vegetable fiber or of iron, steel or other metallic wire. A rope is sometimes called a line. They are composed of threads which are spun or twisted into strands and the finished ropes have special names, according to the number of the strands, and the various sizes are indicated by the circumference in inches. Standing part--The long portion of a rope not used when tying a knot. String--A slender cord, a thick thread. Twine--A double thread; a thread made of two strands twisted. SECTION XVIII GIRL SCOUT PROFICIENCY TESTS AND SPECIAL MEDALS For details regarding these badges see the "BLUE BOOK OF RULES FOR GIRL SCOUT CAPTAINS" CONTENTS I. Introduction to Proficiency Tests. II. Proficiency Tests: *** Subjects marked thus are specially recommended for First Class Scouts or girls at least sixteen years old. **** Subjects marked thus are for Scouts eighteen years and over. Artist Athlete*** Bee-Keeper Bird Hunter Bugler Business Women*** Canner Child Nurse Citizen*** Cook Craftsman Cyclist Dairy Maid Dancer Dressmaker Drummer Economist Electrician Farmer First Aide*** Flower Finder Gardener Handy Woman Health Guardian*** Health Winner Home Maker Home Nurse*** Horsewoman Hostess Interpreter Journalist**** Laundress Milliner Motorist**** Musician Needlewoman Pathfinder Photographer Pioneer*** Rock Tapper Sailor*** Scribe Signaller Star Gazer Swimmer Telegrapher Zoologist III. Group Badge IV. Golden Eaglet. V. Special Medals: Attendance Stars Life Saving Medals Bronze Cross Silver Cross Medal of Merit Thanks Badge Community Service Award Scholarship Badge Proficiency Tests and Merit Badges 1. INTRODUCTION A girl must be a Second Class Scout before receiving a Merit Badge in any subject. However, this does not mean that she cannot begin to study her subject and plan for passing the test at any time.