Can you solve the tricky chess rebus puzzle below by ciphering the hidden meaning?

In a kingdom, King George did not allow any citizen to visit the world outside. Also, only a person with proper paperwork was allowed to enter or he was sent back. A wooden bridge was what connected the kingdom to the world. The king had appointed a sharpshooter who would check the every five minutes on the bridge to check. After checking, he would go back to his hut and return exactly after five minutes again. The bridge took 9 minutes to cross.

A merchant was able to escape the kingdom without harming the shooter. How?

What does this rebus puzzle means ?

Why is the Hole below a Lock?

What is the word or phrase below?
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When can we add 2 to 11 and get 1 as the correct answer?

Look at me. I can bring a smile to your face, A tear to your eye, Or even a thought to your mind. But, I can't be seen. What am I?

What jumps when it walks and sits when it stands?

A king sentenced a man to the death sentence for some crime he had committed. Known for his kindness, the king told the culprit that he had a choice to die in a way he decides.

The culprit was clever and said something that saved him from death. What method do you think he must have chosen for his death?

Double it and multiply it by 4. Then divide it by 8 and you’ll have it once more. What number is it?