Weekly Lies

Mr Ross always tells the truth on Thursdays and Fridays but always tells lies on Tuesdays. On the other days of the week he tells the truth or tells lies, at random. For seven consecutive days he was asked what his name was, and on the first six days he gave the following answers, in order: John, Bob, John, Bob, Pit, Bob. What was his answer on the seventh day?

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