The Villages Aptitude Test

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    p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} The Villages Center CDD's have come under scrutiny in recent years by what government entity?

    • IRS
    • Department of Elder Affairs
    • FBI
    • Division of Elections
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    p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} The Villages was the setting for which of the following books?

    • Weird Florida

    • Leisureville

    • Tourist Season

    • Pelican Bay

    Correct Answer
    A. Leisureville
    Explanation
    Leisureville is the correct answer because it is a book that is set in The Villages. The other options, Weird Florida, Tourist Season, and Pelican Bay, are not specifically set in The Villages and therefore are not the correct answer.

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    p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} What state did The Villages founder Harold Schwartz hail from?

    • Michigan

    • Iowa

    • Wisconsin

    • Illinois

    Correct Answer
    A. Michigan
    Explanation
    Harold Schwartz, the founder of The Villages, hailed from the state of Michigan.

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    p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} What was the original name of the mobile home park that would eventually become what is now known as The Villages?

    • Schwartzville

    • Orange Blossom Gardens

    • Century Villages

    • Tarrson Lakes

    Correct Answer
    A. Orange Blossom Gardens
    Explanation
    Orange Blossom Gardens was the original name of the mobile home park that eventually became The Villages.

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    p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} As of the Summer of 2011, how many golf carts are estimated to be driving around The Villages?

    • ~20,000

    • ~35,000

    • ~50,000

    • ~65,000

    Correct Answer
    A. ~50,000
    Explanation
    The correct answer is ~50,000. This is the estimated number of golf carts driving around The Villages as of the Summer of 2011.

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    p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} The Villages has been called the "Mecca of Pickleball". Pickleball was created by Bill Bell and Joel Pritchard. What is Mr. Pritchard's "other" claim to fame?

    • He was an Olympic Athlete

    • He was an Astronaut

    • He was a Hollywood Actor

    • He was a US Congressman

    Correct Answer
    A. He was a US Congressman
    Explanation
    Mr. Pritchard's "other" claim to fame is that he was a US Congressman. This means that in addition to being one of the creators of Pickleball, he also had a successful career in politics and served as a Congressman.

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    p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} How many "Executive" golf courses is The Villages projected to have at the completion of development?

    • 30

    • 35

    • 37

    • 39

    Correct Answer
    A. 35
    Explanation
    The Villages is projected to have 35 "Executive" golf courses at the completion of development.

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    p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} In what year did The Villages Regional Medical Center open?

    • 2000

    • 2001

    • 2002

    • 2003

    Correct Answer
    A. 2002
    Explanation
    The Villages Regional Medical Center opened in the year 2002.

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    p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} Which University has partnered with The Villages Health System with the goal of creating "America's Healthiest Hometown"?

    • University of Florida

    • University of Central Florida

    • Florida State University College of Medicine

    • University of South Florida

    Correct Answer
    A. University of South Florida
    Explanation
    University of South Florida has partnered with The Villages Health System with the goal of creating "America's Healthiest Hometown".

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    p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px} What is the name of the big catfish on display in Lake Sumter Landing Market Square?

    • Bocephus

    • Mocephus

    • Gus

    • Buddy

    Correct Answer
    A. Bocephus

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