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PARKING
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QUEST AREA
Your Quest area starts in:

FINAL ANSWERS
Go to www.urbanquest.com or www.urbanquest.com/mobile with your final answer to unlock your final location.

Anywhere near Boston Common Park

Boston Common (See page 2 for map)

1st Rule: there are no rules! This is YOUR Quest and its your experience. You can call friends or family for help along the way, or even ask a friendly stranger. Smart phones are also fair play, so google away. There are also some answers on the last page if you get really stuck (try not to use them!)  f youve chosen a lunch/dinner reservation, you have 2 hours from the time I you start to finish the Quest. (If youre a little late, no worries). And if you didnt select a reservation, just race the clock and see how speedy you can be. If you come across any broken clues in your Quest (ex. A missing monument or a plaque you cant find), please report them to us so that we can fix it pronto!

Happy Questing and we look forward to challenging you again!

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QUEST ZONE MAP

Below you will find a helpful map of Boston Common Park indicating where the quest will start. Some questions will hint at these directions to help you find what youre looking for - be sure to use the compass on this map!

Welcome to the

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Clue 1: Common Quotes

In order to get started in the right direction, find prominent thinker William Ellegry Channing to guide you. Find his statue, pictured here, tobegin your first clue and set off on your journey.

Mr. Channing o nce said Every man is a volume if you know how to read him. Thesame goes for reading this statue. Find two engraved quotes describing his character.

Once you find the quotes, youll need the two sets of numbers provided below. These numbers correspond to letters in the quotes. For example: the number 1 would be the first letter of the quote, 2 the second letter, 3 the third, etc.. Using this sequence, fill in the blank spaces below to reveal your next location.

Breathed Quote 12, 14, 4, 7, 8 6, 4, 19, 11, 12, 21, 7, 14, 12

Preached Quote 11, 6, 15, 1, 12, 30, 36, 13, 25, 30 8, 25, 4, 15, 2

Head ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ on

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Find ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ in the park on a ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

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Clue 2: Washing a Ton of Woes

Once you find your way to your next location, be sure to note the direction hes looking. He should be looking towards someone whos making a splash.

Once you find this bather, youll notice something in one of his hands. What is it? A

Head back to the statue that helped you point this way. Hes not done giving you directions. Decipher the riddle to keep trotting forward.

Beware his hand of sword and might, Face away when you stand to his right. From this spot to the north you should trot, And another statue youll soon spot. Now move closer to see this embrace, The deep compassion of a bearded face. When pain and illness set in dark fever, Study this statue that commemorates
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Who bestowed this generous gift on the city of Boston?

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Clue 3: Mallard Mystery

Once youve collected the missing word from the riddle, its time to make your way towards the north east side of the park. Youre on the look out for this mother on a mission. Quack quack!

Use the Quest zone map if you need a little help navigating. (If you reach the corner of Beacon and Charles St. youve gone too far.)

How many ducklings are following Mom?

Once you get your answer, start heading in the opposite direction of Mrs. Mallard and her ducklings. Ifyou see this sign, youre heading in the right direction. Exit the park and make your way to the intersection.

This intersection was made famous in the childrens story Make Way For the Ducklings when Mrs. Mallard and her ducklings stopped traffic. Although were sure youre just as adorable, dont count on traffic stopping for you! Please be careful as you cross the street to the other side of the road to enter another park.

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Clue 4: Lost Locations

Now that youre across the street find an information panel close by. Use the picture below and compare it with the information pylon. Weve removed your next location from the map below (how sneaky of us)! Once you figure it out fill, in the blanks with the location and make your way there.

Your next location is:

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Clue 4: Lost Locations

When you get to this double sided monument, be sure to see both perspectives. On the side facing the park, youll find your first clue.

What year was Boston founded?

One of the settlers is holding a book. What is it?

Oh darn, it looks like another location has gone AWOL! Compare the picture below and the actual monument to find whats missing. These missing words give you a hint to your next location.

Your next location (which is still in the park) is:

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Clue 5: Sitting Stone

This next location is something to behold. We suggest sitting on this uncomfortable rock for the best view. The information you need for your next question should be right under your nose.

The nurses of the armed services are commemorated close by. What is the Post # for the Massachusetts All Nurses?

From this rock take a look around. Two items on the list below cant be seen from this vantage point. Once you figure out the two numbers that dont belong add them together to get your next location. (The location is one of the items listed below).

1
An eternal Flame

2
Stone wreaths

3 5

A naval canon

4 6

A large metal sphere

A lady on a stone pillar

Metal Engravings in stone

The numbers of the two missing items are

(This is your next location.)

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Clue 6: Mind Mine

Welcome to the Mind Mine! In order to solve this puzzle you need to find the code that disarms this mine! 1) Write down all the numbers you find (in order) from the side plaque in the blank spots under Column 1. 2) Solve the equations in Column 1 and write them down in the Answers column. 3)  Match the Answers with letters in the Mine Mind Code. Write down the letters to find out your next location.

Column 1
1. ( 2. ( 3. ( 4. ( 5. ( 6. ( 7. ( 8. ( 9. (

Answers
) ) ) ) )

Mind Mine Code

+ + + + x

S T H U O L R G F A M E
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

) ) ) + )

Next Location

Congrats! You found the secret code and now know what to look for in your next location! Lets follow the direction of the tracks this mine is sitting on and take the path away from the monument. (North east for our more geographically gifted Questers.)

These guys should be easy to find sitting and playing on the edge of their natural habitat! If you have a hard time finding them, listen for kids playing or take a look at the Quest zone map!

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Clue 7: Hidden Hoppers

Once you find these playground dwellers, ignore the one whos deep in thought we dont want to disturb him. As for the other one, he appears to be busy...

Whats in his hands? A

Stand between these two relaxing characters and look behind them to find their third friend in the spot shown here. Hes kind of a clown so he wouldnt let us take his spot but were sure hell show up when you get there! He should even have a couple of his tiny friends with him on the green arch.

How many of his friends are there?

If youre nice enough, hell point you in the right direction. Follow his finger until you climb the GUILDed staircase out of the park. This staircase was built to commemorate a life of service to commonwealth and nation. A man is engraved at the top of these steps.

What years are inscribed under his engraving?

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Clue 8: Gilded Guide

At the top of the stairs, turn right and walk until you see a second sun! This gilded beacon shines even at night. Use it as a guide and find a monument which lies directly across the street.

This monument dedicated to Robert Gould Shaw also highlights the regiment that marched with him down this very street.

What regiment is featured? The

A Latin quote can be seen just in front of the horses face.

TH

REGIMENT

What is the Latin quote?

The translation of this quote means He left behind everything to save the Republic.

Now its time to follow the Freedom trail for a short while. Two signs close by, like the one in the picture, should give your next direction. One will lead you astray, the other will help you park yourself in the right location.

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Clue 9: Brimstone Burial

As you make your way down the street, look for the building whose steeple is shown here. The front door is your destination.

Did You Know?

The nickname given to this church is Brimstone corner fortwo very different reasons. One, for the missionary character of its preaching and two because of the gunpowder stored here during the war of 1812.

What is the name of this building?

Adjacent to the front doors of this building is a famous burial ground. Make your way to the front gate and answer these final questions. (Even if the grounds are closed, you can still finish the Quest.) We highly recommend going in if you get the chance.

Who should be Revered the most for their patriotism?

Did You Know?

This tall obelisk stands in the center of the grounds: the resting place of parents to a famous American.
Beantown Pub across the street from this burial ground is the only place in the world where someone can drink a cold Sam Adams while looking at a cold Sam Adams.

What is the name written on the monument.

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Final Clue - The Grid

This is the FINAL clue for the Boston Quest! To solve it, first fill in all the circled LETTERS from the Quest in the column on the LEFT. Write in letters in the order you found them. Then, fill in all the circled NUMBERS in the column on the RIGHT. Together, each letter and number forms a coordinate to find a letter in The Grid below. Forexample, the coordinate C3 corresponds to the letter M. Use all of the coordinates to solve for the letters that make up your FINAL answer good luck! When youre done, go to urbanquest.com or urbanquest.com/mobile on your smart phone to enter your final answer.

NUMBERS

LETTERS

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A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
P O A I D D P F T L

B
D D A D I A D T A L

C
E O M N N H R T T D

D
E G U R N I O D O B

E
A X U O R O H I N R

F
I A R S L C I O T A

G
P F F O A H N I I L

H
L B N A N A O T C O

I
E R R G S H G T E R

J
O Y T G M D C M X Y

FINAL ANSWER:

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PARK CLUE AREAS

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WARNING: Answers Below

CLUE 1: COMMON QUOTES
Head NORTH on ARLINGTON Find WASHINGTON in the park on a HORSE

CLUE 2: WASHING A TON OF WOES

A BIRD ETHER THOMAS LEE

CLUE 3: MALLARD MYSTERY

8 Founders Memorial

CLUE 4: LOST LOCATIONS

1630 Holy Bible UPON A HILL

CLUE 5: SITTING STONE

296 1+3=4

CLUE 6: MIND MINE

Column 1 Answers Decoded (5, 6, 5, 7, 1, 1, 9, 1, 7, 1, 9, 1, 9, 2, 6, 1, 9, 2, 1) 11, 12, 2, 10, 6, 9, 7, 5, 8 Metal Frog

CLUE 7: HIDDEN HOPPERS

A Fishing Pole 6 1860 - 1915

CLUE 8: GILDED GUIDE

54th Regiment OMNIA RELINQVIT SEVARE REMPVBLICAM

CLUE 9: BRIMSTONE BURIAL

Park Street Church Paul Revere FRANKLIN

FINAL ANSWER:
FOUNDING FATHERS

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