New York, NY
Question 1 -
"The social costs of Marge's gambling problem" are discussed in what 2014 book that explores economics concepts in a popular cartoon series?
A. The Bullwinkle Market B. Homer Economicus
C. Griffin Goods and Services D. It's the Great Recession, Charlie Brown
Answer and value
B. Homer Economicus
Value: $100
Bank: $100
Value: $100
Bank: $100
Question 2 -
A year of highs and lows for the star, in 2010, who won both a Best Actress Oscar for "The Blind Side" and a Worst Actress Razzie for "All About Steve"?
A. Jennifer Lawrence B. Reese Witherspoon
C. Hilary Swank D. Sandra Bullock
Answer and value
D. Sandra Bullock
Value: $7000
Bank: $7100
Value: $7000
Bank: $7100
Many restaurants serve decaf from an orange-handled pot-- a practice inspired, many say, by the iconic orange label of what decaf coffee brand?
A. Maxwell House B. Chock full o'Nuts
C. Sanka D. Folgers
Spoiler
Alyssa said she has never had a cup of coffee in her entire life.
A. 14% B. 10%
C. 60% D. 16%
She said she was sort of leaning that way too.
A. 14% B. 10%
C. 60% D. 16%
She said she was sort of leaning that way too.
Answer and value
C. Sanka
Value: $15K
Bank: $22100
Value: $15K
Bank: $22100
Question 4 -
If the cop drama "Blue Bloods" wanted to add a character that literally has blue blood, which of these animals could they cast?
A. Detective Dingo B. Sergeant Salmon
C. Officer Octopus D. Commissioner Capuchin
+1
Alyssa said she definitely has an inclination but would call up her brother Sean.
She told him she was leaning Octopus and they said the octopus has ink which makes Sean think it is blue too.
Terry reminded them that Alyssa could use her other lifeline if needed, but she goes for it.
She told him she was leaning Octopus and they said the octopus has ink which makes Sean think it is blue too.
Terry reminded them that Alyssa could use her other lifeline if needed, but she goes for it.
Answer and value
C. Officer Octopus
Value: $25K!
Bank: $47100
Value: $25K!
Bank: $47100
QotD. In 1960, Chicago hairdresser Margaret Vinci Heldt took inspiration from a black velvet hat and invented what hairdo?
A. Afro B. Pageboy
C. Shag D. Beehive
QotD
D. Beehive
Question 5 -
With a nickname reminiscent of that of its Centennial State counterpart, what small town bills itself as "The Mile Wide City"?
A. Manhattan, KS B. Moscow, ME
C. Denver, IA D. Beverly Hills, TX
Answer and value
C. Denver, IA
Value: $1000
Bank: $48100
Value: $1000
Bank: $48100
Time's up; Alyssa returns tomorrow
