Mock AMC 8 #1 - Problem 1

A squirrel collects $2$ acorns at $1:00$ PM, $1$ acorn at $1:30$ PM, and $4$ acorns at $2:00$ PM. How many acorns did it find in total?

$(\textbf{A})\;5\quad(\textbf{B})\;9\quad(\textbf{C})\;6\quad(\textbf{D})\;8\quad(\textbf{E})\;7$

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