In The Sherlock Society, why does Grandpa tell the guard at the yacht club he is there with Alex and Zoe?

• A. Summer camp
• B. Vacation
• C. Family reunion
• D. Work trip

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is choosing a simple, believable cover story that fits the setting and characters, so the guard accepts the explanation without raising questions. A summer camp works best here because it naturally explains why Grandpa would be with two kids at a yacht club: it suggests an organized activity with supervision, making Alex and Zoe seem like participants rather than just wanderers. It’s a common, plausible scenario for youths in a public, nautical setting, and it doesn’t imply work responsibilities, travel plans, or a family gathering that would require more context or look suspicious.

Vacation could be plausible, but it often implies a personal trip for leisure rather than an organized activity with supervision specific to a location like a yacht club. A family reunion would suggest a different family dynamic and purpose for being there with Grandpa. A work trip would imply a professional obligation on Grandpa, which wouldn’t align neatly with accompanying two children in a casual, recreational environment. So the summer camp cover is the most fitting and straightforward explanation for why the guard would accept their presence.