Tavern Keeper bar exam answers are required when Dorothy Chaddus returns to inspect your Riverbottom establishment. To pass the oral general knowledge examination and secure official Tavern Keepers Guild membership, you must correctly answer three questions selected from her binder: ask for beard oil recommendations, identify shrinking potions as unauthorized, and confirm the judge was correct in Thorvek v. The Foggy Sailor.
Passing this test unlocks official guild certification, earns the "Made It Official" scenario completion, and allows you to move your campaign forward to Halflington.
Tavern Keeper Bar Exam Answers Table
Dorothy draws three specific questions during her final oral evaluation at your bar counter. Below are the prompts and the verified solutions observed across playthroughs:
| Question Prompt | Correct Answer Choice | In-Game Dialogue Context |
|---|---|---|
| How do you tell a dwarf and a child wearing a fake beard apart? | Ask them for beard oil recommendations | Dorothy notes that most children do not possess natural beards and are unversed in proper beard care. |
| Which of the following services is not guild approved? | Distribution of shrinking potions | Shrinking potions fall under the strict jurisdiction of the Alchemist's Guild. Dispensing them without clearance risks extreme penalties. |
| In the landmark case of Thorvek v. The Foggy Sailor, was the judge correct in voiding the plaintiff's privilege to adjudicate beverage consumption and declaring all patrons free to spend their coin as they see fit in recreational businesses? | Yes | Dorothy confirms this aligns strictly by the book and matches the official stance recorded by the guild council. |
An alternate option exists during Question 1 where asking about axe types also succeeds, noting that while practical demonstrations are dangerous, dwarves provide far stronger, more authentic reactions than children. However, asking for beard oil recommendations remains the clean, direct solution.
Regarding Question 2, child catapulting is framed in dialogue as a potential war engine issue frowned upon due to siege liabilities, but selecting shrinking potions directly addresses the unauthorized alchemical jurisdiction mentioned by the guild.
Prerequisites Before Taking the Bar Exam
Dorothy Chaddus will not administer the oral general knowledge test until your tavern meets all preliminary operational milestones in the Riverbottom campaign:
- Reach a 1-star tavern rating across core categories, specifically fulfilling the food service requirements by serving meals to eight tier-one patrons.
- Build an operational kitchen equipped with a grill, food window, and larder storage.
- Repay any outstanding business development loans, ensuring your ledger holds no debt.
- Prepare the required guild dues. When Dorothy arrives, you must either pay the dues upfront or succeed on an RNG social check to defer payment until a later date.
If you fail the exam, Dorothy threatens that lowest-bidder ogres will be deployed to dismantle your business. Once you answer all three prompts correctly, she signs the certification document, seals it with warm wax and her signet ring, and approves your permanent membership.
What Happens After Passing the Bar Exam
After passing the examination, your status in the Tavern Keepers Guild updates immediately. You earn the official "Made It Official" achievement for clearing the Riverbottom scenario.
A formal letter directs you to Halflington to manage a time-sensitive opportunity centered around a regional harvest festival. A guild-appointed conservator assumes maintenance duties over your initial swamp tavern, while your save profile unlocks sandbox item design tools in the Item Workshop and progression into subsequent campaign maps like Halflington and Gugamush.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you take the bar exam if you are still in debt?
No. Dorothy's guild notice explicitly states you must achieve your technical milestones and eliminate outstanding debt. If you borrowed coin to construct your kitchen or cover supplies, pay off the loan balance completely before her final visit.
Can you defer the guild dues payment when Dorothy arrives?
Yes. When Dorothy arrives demanding the guild dues, players can attempt a dialogue roll to ask if they might defer payment. If the skill spin succeeds, she relents and agrees to administer the bar exam immediately, postponing the debt collection until your operation is more established.
What rewards unlock after completing the Riverbottom exam?
Passing the bar exam completes the Riverbottom scenario, awards the "Made It Official" Steam achievement, unlocks the Halflington scenario on the world map, and grants access to the Item Workshop for customizing and importing furniture.
