Las Vegas, NV
Father of two (age 13, 10) who called him the "smartest Daddy in the world"
Mere said "By 15 they won't be talking to you" ... just kidding
Topic Tree (pre-randomized):
10 Moon Men
9 Floating Fun
8 Musical Invention
7 English Speakers
6 Baby Carrying
5 Family Trees
4 Literary Basis
3 Pay Up
2 International Fashion
1 Book Smarts
Topic Tree: (Randomized)
6 Baby Carrying
1 Book Smarts
10 Moon Men
3 Pay Up
4 Literary Basis
9 Floating Fun
7 English Speakers
8 Musical Invention
2 International Fashion
5 Family Trees
Question 1 - Level 5 Family Trees
Which of these actresses is the grandniece of two Oscar winners?
A. Drew Barrymore B. Winona Ryder
C. Gwyneth Paltrow D. Reese Witherspoon
"I wish I watch the Oscars on a regular basis but unfortunately I don't"
ATA
Answer and value
Value: $500
Bank: $500
In other parts of the world, "cowboy pants" and "farmer's trousers" are used to refer to what style of pants?
A. Khakis B. Cargo pants
C. Jeans D. Leather pants
Answer and value
Value: $10K
Bank: $10500
Jethro Tull's album "Aqualung" shares its name with a groundbreaking underwater device co-invented by whom?
A. Nikola Tesla B. Alexander Graham Bell
C. Gregor Mendel D. Jacques Cousteau
JTQ
Answer and value
Value: $25K jumped (Awww)
Bank: $10500
Question 4 - Level 7 English Speakers
English is an official language of which of these countries?
A. Brazil B. China
C. India D. Russia
Spoiler
Answer and value
Value: $100
Bank: $10600
Question 5 - Level 9 Floating Fun
Built as a public art project on Berlin's Spree River, the Badeschiff is a floating what?
A. Tennis court B. Swimming pool
C. Bike path D. Golf course
JTQ 2
Answer and value
Value: $1000 jumped
Bank: $10600
Question 6 - Level 4 Literary Basis
Deacon William Brodie, an 18-th century cabinetmaker by day and a burglar by night, is said to have inspired what fictional character?
A. Rip Van Winkle B. Dr. Jekyll
C. Sherlock Holmes D. Ebenezer Scrooge
Answer and value
Value: $7000
Bank: $17600
Commercial break
Question 7 - Level 3 Pay Up
What is the highfalutin term that refers to musicians collecting payments from the sale or use of their work?
A. Supremacies B. Nobilities
C. Eminences D. Royalties
Answer and value
Value: $3000
Bank: $20600
Question 8 - Level 10 Moon Men
As part of the Extra-Terrestrial Exposure Law, the Apollo 11 astronauts were quarantined for how long after returning to Earth?
A. 1 week B. 2 weeks
C. 3 weeks D. 4 weeks
Spoiler
Answer and value
Value: $not revealed
Bank: Walk-$10300
no break... next contestant introduced