Dix Hills, NY
Topic Tree: (Randomized shown only)
Milking Time
Name that Director
Ripple Effect
Water Hazards
Math Geek
Fine Dining (Disney trip)
Novel Remembrances
Pop Groups
Carbon Copy
New Versions
Question 1 - New Versions
Released in 2012, "The Brick Bible: The New Testament" features Bible scenes created with what children's toy?
A. Erector Sets B. LEGOs
C. Lincoln Logs D. Play-Doh
ATA
Ben dismisses Play-Doh first.
A. 0% B. 92%
C 4% D. 4%
A. 0% B. 92%
C 4% D. 4%
Answer and value
B. LEGOs
Value: $500
Bank: $500
Value: $500
Bank: $500
Built in 1897 to play on its "Athens of the South" nickname, a full-scale replica of what major world landmark can be found in Nashville?
A. Colosseum B. Parthenon
C. Sistine Chapel D. St. Paul's Cathedral
Answer and value
B. Parthenon
Value: $7000
Bank: $7500
Value: $7000
Bank: $7500
On Wikipedia, what young pop star is listed under the categories "Musicians from Texas", "Barney & Friends" and "Female Drummers"?
A. Miley Cyrus B. Selena Gomez
C. Taylor Swift D. Jordin Sparks
JTQ 1
After the reveal of the answer, Ben said he would not have gone that way
Answer and value
B. Selena Gomez
Value: $3000 jumped
Bank: $7500
Value: $3000 jumped
Bank: $7500
Question 4 - Novel Remembrances
Turning a deceased loved one into something wearable, LifeGem can extract carbon from cremated remains and make what momento with it?
A. Pearl earrings B. Golden necklace
C. Ivory pendant D. Diamond ring
Answer and value
D. Diamond ring
Value: $1000
Bank: $8500
Value: $1000
Bank: $8500
Question 5 - Fine Dining (Disney trip)
According to Emily Post, placing one's knife and fork in the four o'clock position on a dinner plate signals what to the waitstaff?
A. I'm resting B. I want seconds
C. I'm finished D. The veal is undercooked
Spoiler
Choice D got a laugh as expected
Answer and value
C. I'm finished
Value: $2000 and trip
Bank: $10500
Value: $2000 and trip
Bank: $10500
Further proof being a nerd is cool, what "Big Bang Theory" actor is now a spokesperson for the infamous Texas Instruments graphing calculators?
A. Mayim Bialik B. Kaley Cuoco
C. Jim Parsons D. Johnny Galecki
JTQ 2
Ben expessed his hope that only one of the four choices would be on that show but they all are
Answer and value
A. Mayim Bialik (Mere: she actually has a PhD in neuroscience from UCLA)
Value: $5000 jumped
Bank: $10500
Value: $5000 jumped
Bank: $10500
Question 7 - Water Hazards
Kansas Congressman Kevin Yoder got in hot water after he was caught doing what in Israel's Sea of Galilee in 2011?
A. Aquarobics B. Jet skiing
C. Skinny-dipping D. Fishing
Spoiler
Mere said it was a big story but Ben said he missed it.
Ben wanted to say C because it is fun, but he thought D would be logical. He considered walking with $5250
Mere reminded him that this question could be worth as much as $25K.
Ben confirmed that he would keep the Disney trip even if he gets it wrong.
Ben decided "let's do it" and went with C, final answer
Ben wanted to say C because it is fun, but he thought D would be logical. He considered walking with $5250
Mere reminded him that this question could be worth as much as $25K.
Ben confirmed that he would keep the Disney trip even if he gets it wrong.
Ben decided "let's do it" and went with C, final answer
Answer and value
C. Skinny-dipping
Value: $10K
Bank: $20500
Value: $10K
Bank: $20500
Question 8 - Ripple Effect
What company caused a minor recession in the 1920s when it shut factories for six months to prepare for a new product launch?
A. General Electric B. Ford Motor Co.
C. RCA D. DuPont
Spoiler
Ben wanted to say Ford, but was not confident. He finally did go for it.
Answer and value
B. Ford Motor Co.
Value: $25K!
Bank: $45500
Value: $25K!
Bank: $45500
Question 9- Name that Director
Just based on his last name, it's oddly appropriate that Marc Webb directed what 2012 hit film?
A. Magic Mike B. The Amazing Spider-Man
C. Brave D. The Bourne Legacy
Answer and value
B. The Amazing Spider-Man
Value: $100
Bank: $45600
Value: $100
Bank: $45600
Flashback question
A nod to the fact that it's not very strong, a square knot that's tied incorrectly is often known by what tongue-in-cheek nickname?
A. Turkey knot B. Dummy knot
C. Sissy knot D. Granny knot
Flashback answer
D. Granny knot
Question 10 - Milking Time
What calendar month was known to the Anglo-Saxons as "Thrimilce", the month in which cows could be milked three times a day?
A. May B. August
C. November D. February
Ben said he did not know at all and decided to walk with his winnings.
Answer and value
A. May
Value: known to be $15K
Bank: $22800-walk
Value: known to be $15K
Bank: $22800-walk
Ben left with $22800 and the Disney trip
end of show, no audience contestant or carryover
