#5 - Local, Could Be True

[Dave Killoran]

Complete Question Explanation
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The correct answer choice is (D)

This is one of the easier questions in the game. If Garibaldi’s first meeting is with T, then according to the third rule, Garibaldi’s second meeting must be with S:

pt44_o04_g1_q5a.png

At this juncture, the three Fs must be placed in such a way that they are not consecutive. There is only one way that this can occur, by placing F in the third, fifth, and seventh meetings:

pt44_o04_g1_q5b.png

The remaining two variables—M and R—form a dual-option in the fourth and sixth meetings:

pt44_o04_g1_q5c.png

Consequently, Garibaldi’s meeting with R could be either the fourth or sixth meeting, and answer choice (D) is correct.

Answer choices (A), (B), (C), and (E): Each of these answer choices is proven incorrect by the diagram above.