🔍 THE NORTH POLE INSPECTOR 🔍

Answer Key - STAFF ONLY - Laminate for Reuse

📋 Quick Verification Guide

Check answers below - Compare guest sheet to this key (takes ~30 seconds)
Don't require perfection - 8-10 out of 10 correct is great!
Accept close answers - "Dark blue" vs "Navy" = count as correct if they clearly visited
Positive feedback - Celebrate completion, gently correct wrong answers as teaching moments
Optional reward - Small prize, sticker, or verbal congrats for finishing

#	Room	Question	Correct Answer
1	Great Hall	How many wreaths are hanging in the Great Hall?	4
2	Great Hall	What color are the napkins on Table 1?	Red
3	Post Office	How many pens are at the letter-writing station?	8
4	Post Office	What word is written on the chalkboard?	Welcome
5	Santa Photo Room	What color is the backdrop behind Santa?	Blue
6	Toy Assembly Room	How many building blocks are in the red bin?	12
7	Santa Tracking Room	How many clocks are on the wall?	3
8	Santa Tracking Room	What is the largest number on the countdown timer?	25
9	Bar/Drinks Area	How many types of hot cocoa toppings are offered?	5
10	Outdoor/Entry	What animal is on the outdoor decoration?	Reindeer

If decoration moved/changed: Update this answer key with a pen/marker. Accept new correct answer.
If guest stuck: Give subtle hint about where to look. Don't give answer directly - guide to location.
If answer is close but not exact: Use judgment. Did they clearly visit the room and observe? Count it!
Keep it positive: "Great job! You got 9 out of 10. The answer to #7 was 3 clocks - did you see the small one in the corner?"
Guest keeps sheet: They take it home as a souvenir (or recycle if they prefer).