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Sean Ginley
New York, NY
Tutor (for the S.A.T. and other standardized test)

Topic Tree:

10 Banner Jobs
9 I’m Pregnant
8 Eyes on the Prize
7 Behind Bars
6 Street Yarn
5 Shape of Things
4 In the Flesh
3 Fanboys
2 Landmark Libations
1 Store Locations

Topic Tree: (randomized)

8 Eyes on the Prize
7 Behind Bars
6 Street Yarn
2 Landmark Libations
9 I’m Pregnant
5 Shape of Things
3 Fanboys
10 Banner Jobs
4 In the Flesh
1 Store Locations

Question 1 - 1 Store Locations
In 1924, businessman Horace Saks opened a clothing store on what avenue in Manhattan?
A. Lexington Avenue
B. Broadway
C. Fifth Avenue
D. Park Avenue

Spoiler

C. Fifth Avenue
$25K
Bank - $25K

Question 2 - 4 In the Flesh
After photos surfaced from a nude 2012 Las Vegas romp, a “Playgirl” exec suggested what famous Brit could make “in the six figures” posing in the buff?
A. Robert Pattinson
B. Prince Harry
C. Hugh Grant
D. Tony Blair

Spoiler

B. Prince Harry
$2K
Bank - $27K

Question 3 - 10 Banner Jobs
In addition to writing “The Star-Spangled Banner,” Francis Scott Key prosecuted Richard Lawrence for his unsuccessful attempt to commit which crime?
A. Spying
B. Assassination
C. Counterfeiting
D. Forgery

JTQ 1

Spoiler

B. Assassination
$5K
Bank - $27K

Question 4 - 3 Fanboys
The children’s TV show “My Little Pony” has found large following of adult male fans that are known by what name?
A. Man-colters
B. Bronies
C. Mare-men
D. Hoofers

JTQ 2

Spoiler

B. Bronies
$1K
Bank - $27K

Question 5 - 5 Shape of Things
Popular in the ‘50s and now making a fashion comeback, a harlequin print essentially features continuous rows of what shape?
A. Circle
B. Diamond
C. Heart
D. Triangle

Spoiler

D. Diamond
$15K
Bank - $42K

commercial break

Question 6 - 9 I’m Pregnant
Home pregnancy test work by measuring levels of a hormone in a woman’s urine called hCG, or “human chorionic” what?
A. Glucagon
B. Ghrelin
C. Gonadotropin
D. Gastrin

ATA

ATA results

29% A. Glucagon
02% B. Ghrelin
60% C. Gonadotropin
9% D. Gastrin

Spoiler

C. Gonadotropin
$7K
Bank - $49K

Question 7 - 2 Landmark Libations
At the top of the Eiffel Tower, visitors can complete their French experience at a small bar that sells tourists what beverage?
A. Tequila
B. Sake
C. Champagne
D. Vodka

Spoiler

C. Champagne
$3K
Bank - $52K

Question 8 - 6 Street Yarn
In the recent trend of “grandma graffiti” or “yarn-bombing,” artists cover hydrants, monuments and more by doing which of the following?
A. Scrapbooking
B. Quilting
C. Knitting
D. Beading

Spoiler

C. Knitting
$10K
Bank - $62K

commercial break

Question 9 - 7 Behind Bars
Until her acquittal on murder charges, approximately how long did American college student Amanda Knox spend behind bars in an Italian prison?
A. 1 Year
B. 2 Years
C. 4 Years
D. 6 Years

Sean decides to walk.

Spoiler

C. 4 Years
Sean leaves with $31K.

Question 3 - 10 Banner Jobs
In addition to writing “The Star-Spangled Banner,” Francis Scott Key prosecuted Richard Lawrence for his unsuccessful attempt to commit which crime?
A. Spying
B. Assassination
C. Counterfeiting
D. Forgery

JTQ 1

Spoiler

B. Assassination
$5K
Bank - $27K

Wow! Never heard of it. JTQ 1

Question 6 - 9 I’m Pregnant
Home pregnancy test work by measuring levels of a hormone in a woman’s urine called hCG, or “human chorionic” what?
A. Glucagon
B. Ghrelin
C. Gonadotropin
D. Gastrin

ATA

ATA results

29% A. Glucagon
02% B. Ghrelin
60% C. Gonadotropin
9% D. Gastrin

Spoiler

C. Gonadotropin
$7K
Bank - $49K

Holy cow, how did the audience know this? I'll say ATA, even I probably would have JTQed.

Question 9 - 7 Behind Bars
Until her acquittal on murder charges, approximately how long did American college student Amanda Knox spend behind bars in an Italian prison?
A. 1 Year
B. 2 Years
C. 4 Years
D. 6 Years

Sean decides to walk.

Spoiler

C. 4 Years
Sean leaves with $31K.

Ugh, I was leaning toward 2. I would have JTQed.

BBTranscriptTeam wrote: Sean Ginley
New York, NY
Tutor (for the S.A.T. and other standardized test)

BBTranscriptTeam wrote:Question 8 - 6 Street Yarn
In the recent trend of “grandma graffiti” or “yarn-bombing,” artists cover hydrants, monuments and more by doing which of the following?
A. Scrapbooking
B. Quilting
C. Knitting
D. Beading

Spoiler

C. Knitting
$10K
Bank - $62K

elwing commented that her social networking site, Ravelry.com, has threads discussing this.

BBTranscriptTeam wrote:Question 9 - 7 Behind Bars
Until her acquittal on murder charges, approximately how long did American college student Amanda Knox spend behind bars in an Italian prison?
A. 1 Year
B. 2 Years
C. 4 Years
D. 6 Years

Sean decides to walk.

Spoiler

C. 4 Years
Sean leaves with $31K.

I'll have to use a JTQ on this one.

earendel wrote:

BBTranscriptTeam wrote:Question 8 - 6 Street Yarn
In the recent trend of “grandma graffiti” or “yarn-bombing,” artists cover hydrants, monuments and more by doing which of the following?
A. Scrapbooking
B. Quilting
C. Knitting
D. Beading

Spoiler

C. Knitting
$10K
Bank - $62K

elwing commented that her social networking site, Ravelry.com, has threads discussing this.

So if we hear a report about Louisville hydrants being yarn-bombed, we'll know who to suspect!