I’m sure we’ve all been amazed by the phenomenal success of James Holzhauer on Jeopardy. His 22-game winning streak has now netted him more than $1.6 MILLION! We’ll see how he does when the show resumes on May 20th. He’s certainly earned his Jeopardy Hall of Fame status!
But he hasn’t gotten ALL right answers (or actually “Questions”) ALL the time. So I thought it be fun to give you the chance to test your knowledge with the stumpers that James missed.
NO CHEATING NOW!
QUESTIONS
[But as we all know, they’re actually formatted as “Answers”]
(The first line is the Category name that Jeopardy used)
[1] We Will Rock You:
In 2018 this band “didn’t have a dime but I always had a vision, always had high, high hopes.”
[2] American History:
A 1975 N.Y. Daily News headline after this man opposed a federal bailout: “To City: Drop Dead.”
[3] Phrase Origins:
19th-century exhibitions saw fire brigades competing either using water, or in one of these, now a term for a practice effort.
[4] American History:
On June 1, 1660, Mary Dyer, one of this religious sect’s “Boston martyrs,” was hanged on Boston Common.
[5] The First Winner:
In 1903 Maurice Garin was its first winner in 94 hours, 33 minutes, 14 seconds.
[6] Holidays and Observances:
Constitution Day is September 17; this related set is celebrated every December 15.
[7] Route ’66:
Modern auto safety took a big step in 1966 as LBJ signed bills mandating seat belts and rupture-resistant these.
[8] Monet-Punny:
A common sight was walking around Monet, who worked outdoors, as in a cliff walk in this Channel-side French region.
[9] Don’t Tread on Meme:
A 2016 interview with this Batman actor found him looking sad; the internet then made him the meme we deserve.
[10] Ballet:
The creators of 1943’s “Fancy Free” called each other Lenny & Jerry — Leonard Bernstein and this choreographer.
[11] Let’s Go to the Wildlife Refuge:
More than 5,000 of these big deer spend winters at the Wyoming national refuge named for them.
[12] Journalists:
Often called the first “war” one of these, Crimean war reporter William Howard Russell preferred “special” one.
[13] American Poetry:
Frank O’Hara’s most famous poem is “The Day Lady Died,” in which he reads about this jazz singer’s death in 1959.
[14] The Civil War:
On July 21, 1861, the Union attacked the Confederates near a stone bridge crossing this creek in the first battle of it.
[15] Music Festivals:
At the Montreux Jazz Festival, you might see smoke on the water of this Swiss lake’s shoreline.
[16] Science Central:
In 1916, the great chemist Gilbert Lewis called the central part of an atom this, a word we use for the seed of an apricot pit.
[17] Movies in the DirectTV Guide:
“Two hit men, a boxer, a crime boss, and others meet their fates over the course of two days.”
[18] Greek Cuisine:
Made in the Vytina region, the first type of this sweetener does not crystallize.
[19] Crazy Weather We’re Having!:
In 2013 there were 114-degree temps in La Rioja, the wine belt of this South American country.
[20] Breaks and Livers:
The portal vein brings venous blood to the liver, while this artery brings oxygenated arterial blood.
[21] The Franklin Institute:
Beethoven & Mozart wrote for this instrument that Ben Franklin created, which he said gave him the greatest personal satisfaction of all his inventions
[22] Press Your Luck:
Permanent press is a process where fabric gets chemically treated to make it resistant to these.
[23 Final Jeopardy:
This inductee into the Video Hall of Fame sold 17 million copies of a video cassette she released in 1982.
To break up the Q&A sections, how about a few photos of cute cats proving that they can sleep anywhere and in any position?
ANSWERS
[But as we all know, they’re actually formatted as “Questions”]
[1] We Will Rock You:
Holzhauer’s guess: Fall Out Boy
Answer: Panic! At the Disco
[2] American History:
Holzhauer’s guess: Ed Koch
Answer: Gerald Ford
[3] Phrase Origins:
Holzhauer’s guess: A skirmish
Answer: Dry run
[4] American History:
Holzhauer’s guess: The Puritans
Answer: The Quakers
[5] The First Winner:
Holzhauer’s guess: Paris to Dakur
Answer: Tour de France
[6] Holidays and Observances:
Holzhauer’s guess: The Articles of Confederation
Answer: Bill of Rights
[7] Route ’66:
Holzhauer’s guess: Airbags
Answer: Fuel tanks
[8] Monet-Punny:
Holzhauer’s guess: Brittany
Answer: Normandy
[9] Don’t Tread on Meme:
Holzhauer’s guess: Christian Bale
Answer: Ben Affleck
[10] Ballet:
Holzhauer’s guess: Herman
Answer: Jerome Robbins
[11] Let’s Go to the Wildlife Refuge:
Holzhauer’s guess: Moose
Answer: Elk
[12] Journalists:
Holzhauer’s guess: Photographer
Answer: Correspondent
[13] American Poetry:
Holzhauer’s guess: Ella Fitzgerald
Answer: Billie Holiday
[14] The Civil War:
Holzhauer’s guess: The Manassas
Answer: First Battle of Bull Run
[15] Music Festivals:
Holzhauer’s guess: Lucerne
Answer: Lake Geneva
[16] Science Central:
Holzhauer’s guess: The stone
Answer: Kernel
[17] Movies in the DirectTV Guide:
Holzhauer’s guess: “Snatch.”
Answer: “Pulp Fiction”
[18] Greek Cuisine:
Holzhauer’s guess: Sugar
Answer: Honey
[19] Crazy Weather We’re Having!:
Holzhauer’s guess: Chile
Answer: Argentina
[20] Breaks and Livers:
Holzhauer’s guess: Pulmonary
Answer: Hepatic
[21] The Franklin Institute:
Holzhauer’s guess: Glass flute
Answer: Glass harmonica
[22] Press your luck:
Holzhauer’s guess: Stains
Answer: Wrinkles
[23 Final Jeopardy:
Holzhauer’s guess: Madonna
Answer: Jane Fonda
I was actually surprised by a few of the ones he actually missed.
So, how did you do?
SOURCE:
https://www.businessinsider.com/questions-answers-james-holzhauer-got-wrong-on-jeopardy-2019-5#ballet-the-creators-of-1943s-fancy-free-called-each-other-lenny-and-jerry-leonard-bernstein-and-this-choreographer-10
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