Samantha Stewart
Brentwood, TN
(they did mention her occupations including a "Fit model" and a nanny... Fit model had to do with testing how newly-designed clothing looks on someone. Two friends were in the audience)
Topic Tree (pre-randomized):
10 Legal Language
9 Early Work
8 Authors Who Act
7 Sailing Tall
6 Enemy Number One
5 Eyes on Einstein
4 Making Money
3 Gods of Rock
2 Holy Dessert
1 Traffic Signs
Topic Tree: (Randomized)
10 Legal Language
2 Holy Dessert
7 Sailing Tall
9 Early Work
6 Enemy Number One
5 Eyes on Einstein
4 Making Money
1 Traffic Signs
3 Gods of Rock
8 Authors Who Act
Question 1 - Level 8 Authors Who Act
The 1951 film adaptation of what novel starred author Richard Wright in the lead role, despite him being more than twice the character's age?
A. Heart of Darkness B. Native Son
C. All Quiet on the Western Front D. Invisible Man
JTQ
Answer and value
Value: $5000 jumped
Bank: 0
Question 2 - Level 3 Gods of Rock
"Scuse me while I kiss this guy" is an often misheard lyric in a song by what classic rock guitarist?
A. Eric Clapton B. Jimi Hendrix
C. Steve Miller D. Peter Frampton
Spoiler
Answer and value
Value: $25,000!
Bank: $25K
Question 3 - Level 1 Traffic Signs
"Camel crossing" is a common road sign in which of these countries?
A. Switzerland B. Japan
C. North Korea D. Jordan
Answer and value
Value: $1000
Bank: $26K
Putting rumors to rest, the Treasury Department has stated that it "has no plans now to cease production of the" what?
A. Penny B. Nickel
C. Dime D. Quarter
Answer and value
Value: $7000
Bank: $33000
In 1951, photographer Arthur Sasse snapped an iconic photo of Albert Einstein playfully doing what?
A. Stretching his ears B. Puffing his cheeks
C. Sticking out his tongue D. Pursing his lips
Answer and value
Value: $500
Bank: $33500
Commercial break
Question 6 - Level 6 Enemy Number One
What code name was used by the U.S. military during their fateful raid on Osama Bin Laden's compound in 2011?
A. Albatross B. Geronimo
C. Thunderball D. Skeletor
ATA
Answer and value
Value: $3000
Bank: $36500
Question 7 - Level 9 Early Work
Briefly joining the circus when he was younger, what actor once famously worked as a lion tamer?
A. Nicolas Cage B. Christopher Walken
C. Mickey Rourke D. Steve Buscemi
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Answer and value
Value: $2000 (jumped)
Bank: $36,500
Captained by Sir Francis Drake, the first British ship to circumnavigate the world was named what?
A. The Royal James B. The Golden Hind
C. The Rising Sun D. The Cutty Sark
Spoiler
She went for D, Cutty Sark
Answer and value
Value: not shown
Bank: Samantha left with $1000 consolation prize