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Maru 5k Mystery Cache

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Hidden : 11/3/2016
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Congrats to Maru5 for reaching the 5000 finds milestone!

The cache is not at the posted coordinates, but can be found at n41 51.ABC w090 20.DEF  Answer the questions below, but be warned that they will not be easy- in fact, I'd suggest you go caching with Maru a few times before attempting to solve this mystery.  I'm sure she'd help you with any obscure facts you might be stuck on!

I first ran into Maru in 2014, and we've logged a number of caches together since.  Some of the standout caches we found as a team include Needle in a Cache Stash, How Old Are You? and The Bear.  She's hidden a bunch of fun caches in both Iowa and Illinois, and also hosts events to introduce cachers to some delicious out-of-the-way eateries.

Now, onto the puzzle:


Question A:  Maru is often accompanied on her caching adventures by her faithful pet, Doshi, who is a:

Dog = 1

Kangaroo = 3

Velociraptor = 4

Box Turtle = 8


Question B: Maru has a series of 18 caches related to what sport?

Roller Derby = 0

Golf = 2

Competitive knitting = 5

Jello Wrestling = 6


Question C: Maru often avoids deep-woods caching in the summer months to avoid what?

Great white sharks = 3

Bear attacks = 5

Ticks = 8

Other cachers = 9


Question D: Maru placed a series of caches which brings you to pioneer ______

Cemeteries = 1

Bowling alleys = 5

Liquor stores = 7

Insane asylums = 8


Question E: If she's not in her Jeep or on a motorcycle, Maru prefers to cache using what mode of transportation?

Jet ski = 0

Motor home = 2

Pogo stick = 5

Unicycle = 9


Question F: What is Maru's real name?

Mary = 0

Rosie the Riveter = 1

Frigg, Norse goddess of wisdom = 7

Wyatt Earp = 9



Have fun!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

grgurerq cvyy obggyr

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)