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Hint: When two 3-digit numbers sum to 4-digits, what is the first digit of the sum? Answer: See #22

Puzzle 3: > The path is blocked by an iron door. Flanking it are two paintings of grotesque dwarfs. One painting animates and speaks aloud, pointing to the other: > "Brothers and sisters have I none, but that man's father is my father's son. Tell me who that man is, and the door opens." > What is the answer? The wrong conclusion may release a dwarf trap! You consider carefully, then answer... > ...himself. > ...his father. > ...his son. > ...his grandson. Hint: If I have no siblings, who is "my father's son"? Answer: See #27.

Puzzle 4: > Here is a grim iron door inscribed: > Only one knob opens the door. Each Metal's Statements are > Either both true or both false. > On the floor are six statements and three metal knobs, each of a different metal. > GOLD: Tifsyn's only son is Hardgrep. > GOLD: The gold knob opens the door. > SILVER: The gold knob opens the door. > SILVER: The silver knob does not open the door. > COPPER: Tifsyn's only son is Gymer. > COPPER: The gold statements are both true. > You press... > ...gold > ...silver > ...copper Hint: Since Gold and Copper contradict one another, at least one must be lying. Answer: See #15.

Puzzle 5: > Here is a dark iron door. Carved in it are: > Only one knob opens the door. > Only one statement is wholly true. > Four knobs are on the door, of gold, silver, copper, and lead. Four statements are on the wall nearby:

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