Astoria, NY
speech and language therapist at a school
Works with autistic kids
When Mere announced her, she said 'Ana' or 'Anna', not sounding sure. She came from the next-to-highest of about seven rows of teachers. Her name appeared in print after a break.
Ana is a first-generation American and her family came from Ecuador. Mere says their family is an example of the American Dream.
Topic Tree: (Randomized)
Time Tested
The Science of Film
Mail Delivery
Not What I Meant
Lifesavers
Marshmallow Monsters
American Pies
Casus Belli
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
Movies & Mottos
Question 1 - Movies & Mottos
What U.S. state motto becomes the title of a 2007 Bruce Willis movie when the word "Hard is added to its end?
A. All For Our Country B. Equality Before the Law
C. Live Free or Die D. Liberty and Prosperity
Answer and value
C. Live Free or Die
Value: $15K!
Bank: $15K
Value: $15K!
Bank: $15K
Question 2 - ABRAHAM LINCOLN
Actor says "I'm Abraham Lincoln. Also known as Honest Abe. I'm the Great Emancipator. I delivered the Gettysburg Address. This country means so much to me, and that's why I'm here to give you the following question:"
Which late-night sidekick co-wrote the hit song "It's Raining Men"?
A. Paul Shaffer B. Ed McMahon
C. Kevin Eubanks D. Andy Richter
JTQ 1
Ana said "this is tough," she thinks Ed was with Johnny Carson and Paul was with Letterman, but is not sure on that.
She asked to use one of her lifelines. She chose to "skip" this question since she really has no idea.
She asked to use one of her lifelines. She chose to "skip" this question since she really has no idea.
Answer and value
A. Paul Shaffer
Value: $10K jumped
Bank: $15K
Value: $10K jumped
Bank: $15K
Question 3 - Casus Belli
In 1846, the idea that America had a "manifest destiny" to expand its borders led to war with what nation?
A. France B. Mexico
C. Canada D. England
Spoiler
Ana figured it had to be a country around America and she has never heard of anything with Canada
Answer and value
B. Mexico (Mere then said it was the Mexican-American War)
Value: $3000
Bank: $18000
Value: $3000
Bank: $18000
Question 4 - American Pies
Almost losing out to a pecan pie, in 2006 the key lime pie was finally made the official pie of what state?
A. Georgia B. California
C. South Carolina D. Florida
ATA
Ana said for some reason she thinks of Florida, but added that she doesnot know and does not know much about pies.
"Can I hear from the audience?"
A-7% B-1% C-4% D-88%
"That makes sense with Florida Keys"
"Can I hear from the audience?"
A-7% B-1% C-4% D-88%
"That makes sense with Florida Keys"
Answer and value
D. Florida
Value: $5000
Bank: $23000
Value: $5000
Bank: $23000
Ana works with kids in the autism spectrum. It takes much longer to see progress than with typically developing children. But seeing progress is incredibly rewarding.
Question 5 - Marshmallow Monsters
Franken Berry and Count Chocula still remain, but Fruit Brute is a discontinued cereal that featured what creature on its box?
A. Mummy B. Werewolf
C. Witch D. Zombie
JTQ 2
Ana said she has no idea.
Mere said probably why it was discontinued.
Ana said she is "fine" with using her jump
Mere said probably why it was discontinued.
Ana said she is "fine" with using her jump
Answer and value
B. Werewolf
Value: $500
Bank: $23000
Value: $500
Bank: $23000
Question 6 - Lifesavers
Now used by fire and rescue squads, the Jaws of Life were originally developed for use in what sport?
A. Auto racing B. Sailing
C. Bicycling D. Downhill skiing
Mere told the fire fighters, "You guys keep your mouths quiet."
Spoiler
Ana said she would think rescuing would be downhill skiing.
Mere said if Ana wants to walk, it would be with $11500. She could add as much as $25K with this question but if she is wrong she does lose her bank.
Ana asked to confirm she would get $1000 in that case.
Ana said she actually likes to play things safe and that she is "fine" with walking.
Mere said if Ana wants to walk, it would be with $11500. She could add as much as $25K with this question but if she is wrong she does lose her bank.
Ana asked to confirm she would get $1000 in that case.
Ana said she actually likes to play things safe and that she is "fine" with walking.
Answer and value
A. Auto racing
Value: $not revealed
Bank: $11500, walk
Value: $not revealed
Bank: $11500, walk
Formerly Club Millionaire question
What Elvis Presley song was originally a hit for blues singer Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton in 1953?
A. Hound Dog B. Love Me Tender
C. Heartbreak Hotel D. Blue Suede Shoes
Formerly Club Millionaire answer
A. Hound Dog
