The Villages Aptitude Test

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1.

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?
- A.
  
  Michigan
- B.
  
  Iowa
- C.
  
  Wisconsin
- D.
  
  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} In what year did The Villages Regional Medical Center open?
- A.
  
  2000
- B.
  
  2001
- C.
  
  2002
- D.
  
  2003
Correct Answer
C. 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} How many "Executive" golf courses is The Villages projected to have at the completion of development?
- A.
  
  30
- B.
  
  35
- C.
  
  37
- D.
  
  39
Correct Answer
B. 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} 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?
- A.
  
  He was an Olympic Athlete
- B.
  
  He was an Astronaut
- C.
  
  He was a Hollywood Actor
- D.
  
  He was a US Congressman
Correct Answer
D. 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} Which University has partnered with The Villages Health System with the goal of creating "America's Healthiest Hometown"?
- A.
  
  University of Florida
- B.
  
  University of Central Florida
- C.
  
  Florida State University College of Medicine
- D.
  
  University of South Florida
Correct Answer
D. 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} The Villages Center CDD's have come under scrutiny in recent years by what government entity?
- A.
  
  IRS
- B.
  
  Department of Elder Affairs
- C.
  
  FBI
- D.
  
  Division of Elections
Correct Answer
A. IRS

Explanation
The correct answer is IRS. The Villages Center CDDs have been under scrutiny by the IRS in recent years. This suggests that the IRS has been investigating the financial activities or tax-related matters of these CDDs.

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7.

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?
- A.
  
  Weird Florida
- B.
  
  Leisureville
- C.
  
  Tourist Season
- D.
  
  Pelican Bay
Correct Answer
B. 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} As of the Summer of 2011, how many golf carts are estimated to be driving around The Villages?
- A.
  
  ~20,000
- B.
  
  ~35,000
- C.
  
  ~50,000
- D.
  
  ~65,000
Correct Answer
C. ~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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9.

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?
- A.
  
  Bocephus
- B.
  
  Mocephus
- C.
  
  Gus
- D.
  
  Buddy
Correct Answer
A. Bocephus
10.

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?
- A.
  
  Schwartzville
- B.
  
  Orange Blossom Gardens
- C.
  
  Century Villages
- D.
  
  Tarrson Lakes
Correct Answer
B. 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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The Villages Aptitude Test

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?

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?

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?

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?

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"?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?