Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? S4.E9 (August 19, 2009) Questions

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whowantstobeamillionaire Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? S4.E9 (August 19, 2009) Questions

Leslie Salyer (Louisville, KY):

  • $16,000: “When fully developed, which of these fish typically has both eyes located on the same side of its head? A. Trout, B. Flounder, C. Cod, D. Bass” Answer-B
  • Leslie misses the $16,000 question and leaves with just $1,000.

Richard Mason (Santa Monica, CA):

  • $100: “Many states have safety laws requiring children to wear helmets while doing what? A. Taking baths, B. Riding bicycles, C. Crossing the street, D. Borrowing dad’s Miata” Answer-B
  • $200: “As any U.S. southerner knows, a “washateria” is what type of business establishment? A. Laundromat, B. Florist, C. Video store, D. Bookshop” Answer-A
  • $300: “The British Supreme Court concluded in 2009 that the snack treats Pringles are, legally, what? A. Chocolate cookies, B. Pretzels, C. Cheese crackers, D. Potato chips” Answer-D
  • $500: “The title of the classic sitcom “Three’s Company” refers to what three people? A. Two men, one woman, B. Two women, one man, C. Three women, D. Three men” Answer-B
  • $1,000: “Which of these words appears frequently on Nintendo’s Web site, but does not appear in Merriam-Webster’s dictionary? A. We, B. Whee, C. Wii, D. Wee” Answer-C
  • $2,000: “What hit 1967 song features backup singers who belt out the lyric “Sock it to me, sock it to me, sock it to me, sock it to me”? A. Respect, B. Light My Fire, C. Penny Lane, D. Ruby Tuesday” Answer-A
  • $4,000: “The 2009 headline “Vocal Minority Insists It Was All Smoke and Mirrors” ran atop a news account of the 40th anniversary of what? A. JFK assassination, B. Cuban missile crisis, C. Watergate scandal, D. Moon landing” Answer-D
  • $8,000: “Which of these D.C. landmarks does not have a series of steps leading up to its entrance? A. Washington Monument, B. Lincoln Memorial, C. U.S. Capitol, D. U.S. Supreme Court” Answer-A
  • $16,000: “Entertainment Weekly’s 2008 list of “Horrible Movie Accents” included Tom Cruise’s Irish brogue in what film? A. Magnolia, B. Eyes Wide Shut, C. Far and Away, D. Cocktail” Answer-C
  • $25,000: “In 2009, pilot Chesley B. “Sully” Sullenberger III became a national hero when he landed what type of plane in New York’s Hudson River? A. Embraer 195, B. Boeing 737, C. Airbus A320, D. McDonnell Douglas DC-10″ Answer-C
  • $50,000: “What gift did Michelle Obama give to France’s first lady, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, when they met in 2009? A. Louis Vuitton duffle bag, B. Gibson acoustic guitar, C. Flowers from the White House garden, D. William Butler Yeats poetry book” Answer-B
  • Richard gets the $50,000 question wrong so he leaves with $25,000.

Donald Leake (Pennington, N.J.):

  • $100: “A well-known lyric in the holiday song “Silver Bells” promises that “soon it will be” what? A. July 4th weekend, B. Halloween night, C. Christmas day, D. National Burrito Month” Answer-C
  • $200: “A mouth mirror is a tool commonly used by what type of doctor? A. Dentist, B. Podiatrist, C. Cardiologist, D. Chiropractor” Answer-A
  • $300: “In one of her recent hit songs, Britney Spears sings “All eyes on me in the center of the ring, just like a” what? A. Library, B. Museum, C. Circus, D. Church” Answer-C
  • $500: “In American Sign Language, using the hands to mimic a kangaroo’s jump is a way of signing the name for what country? A. Canada, B. Australia, C. China, D. Romania” Answer-B
  • $1,000: “Online commentators quipped “Rust in Peace” after the 2009 death of John S. Barry, the man who popularized what household product? A. Lysol, B. Ty-D-Bol, C. Kleenex, D. WD-40″ Answer-D
  • $2,000: “Known for their role in exacerbating California wildfires, the “Santa Anas” are what? A. Tides, B. Winds, C. Earthquakes, D. Rock slides” Answer-B
  • $4,000: “In the ’80s, Americans often joked that “Fix It Again, Tony” is what the letters stood for in the name of an Italian manufacturer of what? A. Computers, B. Cars, C. Shoes, D. Televisions” Answer-B
  • $8,000: “In a 2009 commencement speech at Tulane University, who said “I didn’t go to college at all…but look at me, I’m a huge celebrity”? A. Martha Stewart, B. Oprah Winfrey, C. Ellen DeGeneres, D. Tyra Banks” Answer-C
  • Donald gets the $8,000 question wrong and drops down to the $1,000 level.

Chris Maslowski (Hamden, CT):

  • $100: “Mothers and fathers who “hover” over every detail of their children’s lives are known as what? A. Bicycle parents, B. Helicopter parents, C. Skateboard parents, D. Really annoying parents” Answer-B
  • $200: “In its logo, the National High School Rodeo Association depicts what type of footwear? A. Sandal, B. Tap shoe, C. Cowboy boot, D. Flip-flop” Answer-C
  • $300: “Which of the following women is an Oscar-nominated actress and rap star and not a former Queen of England? A. Queen Victoria, B. Queen Elizabeth, C. Queen Latifah, D. Queen Anne” Answer-C
  • $500: “Worn bindings and missing dust jackets are common problems that can bring down the resale price of what valuable collectibles? A. Stamps, B. Jewelry, C. Glassware, D. Books” Answer-D
  • $1,000: “Not surprisingly, Dr. David Saltzberg, a professor of physics at UCLA, is listed as a consultant in the credits for what TV Show? A. The Big Bang Theory, B. Top Chef, C. The Offic, D. Dancing with the Stars” Answer-A

Snoop Dogg:

  • $50,000: “In the 2009 superhero film “Watchmen,” which character’s costume fittingly includes a mask decorated with inkblots? A. The Comedian, B. Dr. Manhattan, C. Nite Owl, D. Rorschach” Answer-D
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