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Molly Pitcher Puzzle Mystery Cache

Hidden : 2/5/2015
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

If you've been driving for a while and need to take a break, why not stop and do a Mystery Cache while you're stretching your legs and getting something to eat?  Answer a few simple questions to find out where the geocache is hidden. 


The cache is not at the posted coordinates.  It can be found a N40 19.ABC W074 29.DEF.

A - Molly Pitcher fought in what battle:

  • Battle of Monmouth - 2
  • Battle of Gettysburg - 4
  • Battle of Normandy - 6

B - Molly's real first name was:

  • Mary - 4
  • Margaret - 5
  • Martha - 6

C - Molly's maiden name was:

  • Ludwig - 0
  • Pitcher - 3
  • Ross - 6

D - Molly was know for firing what type of weapon:

  • Cannon - 4
  • Crossbow - 6
  • Rifle - 8

E - The name "Pitcher" is thought to have come from:

  • Bringing pitchers of water to the Troops - 2
  • Tossing (pitching) cannonballs to the Troops firing the cannons - 4
  • Applying tar (pitch) to the tents to waterproof them - 6

F - In what year was a commemorative Molly Pitcher "overprint" stamp issued:

  • 1928 - 1
  • 1776 - 3
  • 1865 - 5

You could use a web browser to find the answers, maybe read some of the information provided at the rest stop to help you, or even use common sense to solve the puzzle.  You can check your solution here:

 

Good luck and drive safely!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)