Chris Maslowski (Hamden, CT):
- Chris’ game began on the previous episode.
- $2,000: “What does the “G” stand for in the often-cited economic figure “GDP”? A. Grand, B. Government, C. Geographic, D. Gross” Answer-D
- $4,000: “To prevent the browning of cut fruits and veggies, cooks often put them in water that has been mixed with what? A. Coconut milk, B. Lemon juice, C. Olive oil, D. Soy sauce” Answer-B
- $8,000: “After a hotly contested election result, former “SNL” cast member Al Franken was named a U.S. senator for what state in 2009? A. Minnesota, B. Vermont, C. New Hampshire, D. Iowa” Answer-A
- $16,000: “The stage directions “Takes the skull” and “Puts down the skull” appear in a famous scene from what Shakespeare play? A. Hamlet, B. King Lear, C. Richard III, D. Romeo and Juliet” Answer-A
- $25,000: “In Pixar’s 2009 movie “Up,” a cantankerous old man fulfills his lifelong dream by flying his house to what fictional destination? A. Narwhal Island, B. Beluga Bay, C. Paradise Falls, D. Lake Divine” Answer-C
- $50,000: “What annual sporting event concludes when a kerosene lantern known as the “Widow’s Lamp” is extinguished? A. Iditarod Sled Dog Race, B. America’s Cup, C. Ironman Triathlon, D. Tour de France” Answer-A
- $100,000: “Bernie Madoff’s two sons are named what? A. Mark & Andrew, B. Peter & Benjamin, C. David & Gregory, D. Daniel & Jonathan” Answer-A
- $250,000: “A “howdah” is used for which of these purposes? A. Charming a snake, B. Sitting on an elephant, C. Blindfolding a hawk, D. Taming a lion” Answer-B
- Chris decides to leave with $100,000.
Liz Schuller (Portsmouth, VA):
- $100: “The first book of the Bible, Genesis opens with the line “In the beginning God created the heaven and the” what? A. Earth, B. Neptune, C. Jupiter, D. iPhone” Answer-A
- $200: “A waiter who asks, “Straight up, or on the rocks?” is inquiring if you want what? A. Ketchup with your fries, B. Milk in your coffee, C. Dressing on your salad, D. Ice in your cocktail” Answer-D
- $300: “Which of these vehicles often lacks handlebars? A. Unicycle, B. Bicycle, C. Tricycle, D. Motorcycle” Answer-A
- $500: “Every Easter season, the PAAS Dye Company sells more than ten million color kits for decorating what? A. Cakes, B. Eggs, C. Quilts, D. Posters” Answer-B
- $1,000: “Which of these 2009 movies was rated PG-13 for “intense sequences of sci-fi violence”? A. Bruno, B. He’s Just Not That Into You, C. Terminator Salvation, D. 17 Again” Answer-C
- $2,000: “Southwest Chief, an Amtrak train route, includes a stop in which of these U.S. cities? A. Philadelphia, B. Albuquerque, C. Savannah, D. Seattle” Answer-B
- $4,000: “Aubergine, the British term for an eggplant, is also the name of a shade of what color? A. Yellowish green, B. Sky blue, C. Bright orange, D. Dark purple” Answer-D
- $8,000: “Though not as popular as Tickle Me Elmo, what Sesame Street character’s Tickle Me doll laughs and says “That good one!”? A. Big Bird, B. Ernie, C. Cookie Monster, D. The Count” Answer-C
- $16,000: “Fittingly, “The Jules Verne” is the name of a restaurant located on the second floor of what world landmark? A. Leaning Tower of Pisa, B. Eiffel Tower, C. Taj Mahal, D. The Kremlin” Answer-B
- $25,000: “In 2009, the FDA warned consumers to stop using certain Zicam cold remedy products, saying that they could cause loss of what sense? A. Smell, B. Hearing, C. Touch, D. Sight” Answer-A
- $50,000: “Getting its start as an NBC radio program in 1937, what soap opera will end in 2009 after nearly 16,000 episodes in 72 years? A. One Life to Live, B. All My Children, C. Guiding Light, D. As the World Turns” Answer-C
- $100,000: “Which one of these events happened in the ’80s and not the ’70s? A. Shah of Iran overthrown, B. “Grease” tops the box office, C. Three Mile Island melts down, D. Sally Ride goes to space” Answer-D
- Liz decides to walk away with $50,000.
Jim Robinson (Columbus, MS):
- $100: “In a cliched scene from many Westerns, gunslingers meet for a final showdown when? A. Early morning, B. High noon, C. Late evening, D. Right after “Ugly Betty”" Answer-B
- $200: “”One-car, “two-car” and “three-car” are adjectives commonly used to describe a what? A. Bathroom, B. Garage, C. Gazebo, D. Basement” Answer-B
- $300: “In the U.S., Groundhog Day playfully celebrates the transition between what two seasons? A. Winter and spring, B. Spring and summer, C. Summer and fall, D. Fall and winter” Answer-A
- $500: “The 2009 Harley-Davidson Barbie is a Barbie doll that comes with what accessory? A. Surfboard, B. Briefcase, C. Pom-pom, D. Helmet” Answer-D
- $1,000: “On a computer keyboard, the CTRL key stands for what? A. Cathedral, B. Cultural, C. Control, D. Collateral” Answer-C
- $2,000: “Which of the following are different shades of the same basic color? A. Aqua and bronze, B. Beige and tan, C. Indigo and gold, D. Ivory and lavender” Answer-B
- $4,000: “In the 2008 animated movie “Bolt,” what is Bolt? A. Dog, B. Parrot, C. Squirrel, D. Penguin” Answer-A
- $8,000: “What world city did Mother Teresa mention eight times in her acceptance speech for the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize? A. Bangkok, B. Johannesburg, C. Calcutta, D. Bogota” Answer-C
- $16,000: “Why do old newspapers turn yellow? A. Because of reduction, B. Because of oxidation, C. Because of sublimation, D. Because of condensation” Answer-B
Steve Nash:
- $50,000: “Which of these combinations of road races would require a participant to run the farthest? A. Twenty 5K races, B. Fifteen 10K races, C. Ten half-marathons, D. Four marathons” Answer-C
