Former nuclear submarine mechanic
Chicago, Ill.
$500
Which of these is the name of a formal uniform that members of the U.S. Navy wear on special occasions?
A: Full Dress B: Bridesmaid Dress
C: Hand-Me-Down Dress D: Hoochie Dress
Spoiler
A: Full Dress
$1,000
While now you might bring wine or a gift basket, for what type of appropriately-named party is it said to have once been traditional to bring firewood?
A: Birthday party B: Retirement party
C: Pool party D: Housewarming party
Spoiler
D: Housewarming party
$2,000
If your doctor strikes you repeatedly with his plexor, he’s most likely testing your what?
A: Hearing B: Reflexes
C: Blood sugar D: Boxing skills
Spoiler
B: Reflexes
$3,000
Located in an earthquake-prone region, which of these schools was attended by famed seismologist Charles Richter?
A: Yale B: Duke
C: Stanford D: Georgetown
Spoiler
C: Stanford
$5,000
The 1987 hit “Sweet Child O’ Mine” was performed by a rock band whose name is roughly synonymous with which of the following?
A: “Colorless Serpent” B: “Hushed Upheaval”
C: “Firearms and Flowers” D: “Metal Woman”
Spoiler
C: “Firearms and Flowers”
$7,000
Going from top to bottom, which of these correctly lists the row-by-row configuration of the 50 stars on the U.S. flag?
A: 8-7-6-7-6-7-8 B: 7-6-5-6-7-6-5-6-7
C: 7-6-7-6-7-6-7 D: 6-5-6-5-6-5-6-5-6
Spoiler
D: 6-5-6-5-6-5-6-5-6
Commercial break
QotD
Before becoming a famous chef, Julia Child was rejected by the U.S. military for what reason?
A: She was too nearsighted B: She had a criminal record
C: She was dyslexic D: She was too tall
Spoiler
D: She was too tall
$10,000
Resembling “E.T.” and shown briefly in “Star Wars: Episode I,” what alien dignitary’s name is an homage to one of George Lucas’ fellow directors?
A: Esesrocs B: Noremac
C: Grebleips D: Sikcemez
Spoiler
C: Grebleips
$20,000
Who was serving as President of the United States on the day that Barack Obama was born?
A: Dwight Eisenhower B: John F. Kennedy
C: Lyndon B. Johnson D: Richard Nixon
Spoiler
Rob says it’s either Kennedy or Johnson. 50/50 leaves those two.
Spoiler
B: 63% C: 37%
Spoiler
B: John F. Kennedy
The horn
Rob will be back on Friday.