Middletown, CT
Hiker, backpacker, etc.
Likes to explore caves and go on high ropes.
Topic Tree (pre-randomized):
10 Second Jobs
9 Fast Food Joints
8 From the Grave
7 TVPD
6 Fashion Firsts
5 Romantic Acts
4 Lyrical Opening
3 On Broadway
2 Family Business
1 Food Prep
Topic Tree: (Randomized)
8 From the Grave
4 Lyrical Opening
1 Food Prep
7 TVPD
3 On Broadway
5 Romantic Acts
9 Fast Food Joints
6 Fashion Firsts
10 Second Jobs
2 Family Business
Question 1 - Level 2 Family Business
In 2008, what country's National Assembly unanimously selected Raul Castro to succeed his brother as president?
A. Cuba B. Mexico
C. Venezuela D. Spain
Answer and value
A. Cuba
Value: $5000
Bank: $5000
Value: $5000
Bank: $5000
Question 2 - Level 10 Second Jobs
In addition to their famed work as surveyors, Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon were also successful what?
A. Sculptors B. Astronomers
C. Blacksmiths D. Doctors
JTQ 1
Erhard knew of their surveying work but not their other distinction. Was leaning Astronomers as it would make sense as a skill for surveyors. JTQ used
Answer and value
B. Astronomers
Value: $500 jumped
Bank: $5000
Value: $500 jumped
Bank: $5000
In 1966, designer Yves Saint Laurent shocked the fashion world when he unveiled "le smoking," a female version of a what?
A. Military uniform B. Wingtip shoe
C. Tuxedo D. Cowboy hat
Spoiler
Erhard was aware that the French use 'smoking' for formal wear.
Answer and value
C. Tuxedo
Value: $15000
Bank: $20K
Value: $15000
Bank: $20K
Erhard's wife Ilana and daughter Becky are in the audience
Question 4 - Level 9 Fast Food Joints
What fast food chain operates a franchise known as "Hungry Jack's" in Australia?
C. Taco Bell B. Pizza Hut
C. Burger King D. Dunkin' Donuts
JTQ 2
Erhard does not know what a Hungry Jack is in Australia, maybe the Jack might be pancake, but there are no pancake joints among the choices.
Answer and value
C. Burger King
Value: $25K Jumped
Bank: $20K
Value: $25K Jumped
Bank: $20K
A mathematics term that means "contact between two curves," osculation is also a synonym for what romantic act?
A. Hug B. Caress
C. Kiss D. Pinch
Answer and value
C. Kiss
Value: $7000
Bank: $27000
Value: $7000
Bank: $27000
Question 6 - Level 3 On Broadway
In the 2010 Broadway production "The Pee-wee Herman Show," Paul Reubens wears his trademark gray suit and red what?
A. Top hat B. Bow tie
C. Cowboy boots D. Leather jacket
Answer and value
B. Bow tie
Value: $10K
Bank: $37K
Value: $10K
Bank: $37K
Question 7 - Level 7 TVPD
Using the criminal code for homicide, a primetime police drama debuted in 2010 with what title?
A. Atlanta 2-3-5 B. Chicago 6-7-6
C. Detroit 1-8-7 D. Boston 9-5-4
ATA
A-0% B-1% C-97% D-2%
Answer and value
C. Detroit 1-8-7
Value: $3K
Bank: $40K
Value: $3K
Bank: $40K
Flashback question, listed as $100,000 from 2001, but was worth $125,000 from October 3, 2000.
Where was "Lord of the Dance" star Michael Flatley born and raised?
A. Dublin B. Chicago
C. Boston D. New Delhi
Flashback
B. Chicago
"Fork-split and gently pull apart" are common instructions for preparing what type of food?
A. English muffins B. Kaiser rolls
C. Croissants D. Tortillas
Answer and value
A. English muffins
Value: $2K
Bank: $42K
Value: $2K
Bank: $42K
Question 9- Level 4 Lyrical Opening
"Raven hair and ruby lips, sparks fly from her fingertips" are the opening lyrics of what hit song?
A. American Woman B. Oh, Pretty Woman
C. When a Man Loves a Woman D. Witchy Woman
Answer and value
D. Witchy Woman
Value: $1K
Bank: $43000
Value: $1K
Bank: $43000
In 2008, what late author's son announced he would publish the unfinished novel, "The Original of Laura," against his father's wishes?
A. Ernest Hemingway B. William Faulkner
C. John Steinbeck D. Vladimir Nabokov
Spoiler
Erhard said he does not know who would have a living son of all those guys. He decided to walk.
Answer and value
D. Vladimir Nabokov
Value: known to be $100
Bank: Erhard walked with $21500
Value: known to be $100
Bank: Erhard walked with $21500
-- The End -- No Carryover --
