{"id":36475,"date":"2019-05-10T09:05:17","date_gmt":"2019-05-10T16:05:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.politicsplus.org\/blog\/?p=36475"},"modified":"2019-05-10T09:05:17","modified_gmt":"2019-05-10T16:05:17","slug":"friday-fun-jeopardy-questions-that-stumped-champ-james-holzhauer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.politicsplus.org\/blog\/2019\/05\/10\/friday-fun-jeopardy-questions-that-stumped-champ-james-holzhauer\/","title":{"rendered":"Friday Fun: Jeopardy Questions That Stumped Champ James Holzhauer"},"content":{"rendered":"

I’m sure we\u2019ve all been amazed by the phenomenal success of James Holzhauer<\/strong> on Jeopardy<\/em>.\u00a0 His 22-game winning streak has now netted him more than $1.6 MILLION!<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 We\u2019ll see how he does when the show resumes on May 20th<\/sup>.\u00a0 He’s certainly earned his Jeopardy Hall of Fame<\/strong><\/em> status!<\/p>\n

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But he hasn\u2019t gotten ALL<\/em> right answers (or actually \u201cQuestions\u201d) ALL<\/em> the time.\u00a0 So I thought it be fun to give you the chance to test your knowledge with the stumpers that James missed.<\/p>\n

NO CHEATING NOW!<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

QUESTIONS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

[But as we all know, they\u2019re actually formatted as \u201cAnswers\u201d]<\/em><\/p>\n

(The first line is the Category name that Jeopardy used)<\/em><\/p>\n

[1] We Will Rock You: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

In 2018 this band “didn’t have a dime but I always had a vision, always had high, high hopes.”<\/p>\n

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[2] American History: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

A 1975 N.Y. Daily News headline after this man opposed a federal bailout: “To City: Drop Dead.”<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

[3] Phrase Origins: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

19th-century exhibitions saw fire brigades competing either using water, or in one of these, now a term for a practice effort.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

[4] American History: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

On June 1, 1660, Mary Dyer, one of this religious sect’s “Boston martyrs,” was hanged on Boston Common.<\/p>\n

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[5] The First Winner: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

In 1903 Maurice Garin was its first winner in 94 hours, 33 minutes, 14 seconds.<\/p>\n

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[6] Holidays and Observances: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Constitution Day is September 17; this related set is celebrated every December 15.<\/p>\n

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[7] Route ’66: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Modern auto safety took a big step in 1966 as LBJ signed bills mandating seat belts and rupture-resistant these.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

[8] Monet-Punny: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

A common sight was walking around Monet, who worked outdoors, as in a cliff walk in this Channel-side French region.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

[9] Don\u2019t Tread on Meme: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

A 2016 interview with this Batman actor found him looking sad; the internet then made him the meme we deserve.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

[10] Ballet: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The creators of 1943’s “Fancy Free” called each other Lenny & Jerry \u2014 Leonard Bernstein and this choreographer.<\/p>\n

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[11] Let’s Go to the Wildlife Refuge: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

More than 5,000 of these big deer spend winters at the Wyoming national refuge named for them.<\/p>\n

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[12] Journalists: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Often called the first “war” one of these, Crimean war reporter William Howard Russell preferred “special” one.<\/p>\n

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[13] American Poetry: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Frank O\u2019Hara’s most famous poem is “The Day Lady Died,” in which he reads about this jazz singer\u2019s death in 1959.<\/p>\n

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[14] The Civil War: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

On July 21, 1861, the Union attacked the Confederates near a stone bridge crossing this creek in the first battle of it.<\/p>\n

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[15] Music Festivals: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

At the Montreux Jazz Festival, you might see smoke on the water of this Swiss lake\u2019s shoreline.<\/p>\n

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[16] Science Central: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

[17] Movies in the DirectTV Guide: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

“Two hit men, a boxer, a crime boss, and others meet their fates over the course of two days.”<\/p>\n

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[18] Greek Cuisine: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Made in the Vytina region, the first type of this sweetener does not crystallize.<\/p>\n

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[19] Crazy Weather We\u2019re Having!: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

In 2013 there were 114-degree temps in La Rioja, the wine belt of this South American country.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

[20] Breaks and Livers: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The portal vein brings venous blood to the liver, while this artery brings oxygenated arterial blood.<\/p>\n

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[21] The Franklin Institute: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Beethoven & Mozart wrote for this instrument that Ben Franklin created, which he said gave him the greatest personal satisfaction of all his inventions<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

[22] Press Your Luck: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Permanent press is a process where fabric gets chemically treated to make it resistant to these.<\/p>\n

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[23 Final Jeopardy: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

This inductee into the Video Hall of Fame sold 17 million copies of a video cassette she released in 1982.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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ANSWERS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

[But a<\/strong>s we all know, they\u2019re actually formatted as \u201cQuestions\u201d]<\/em><\/p>\n

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[1] We Will Rock You: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Holzhauer’s guess:<\/strong> Fall Out Boy<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong> Panic! At the Disco<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

[2] American History: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Holzhauer’s guess:<\/strong>\u00a0Ed Koch<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0Gerald Ford<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

[3] Phrase Origins: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Holzhauer’s guess:<\/strong>\u00a0A skirmish<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0Dry run<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

[4] American History: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Holzhauer’s guess:<\/strong>\u00a0The Puritans<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0The Quakers<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

[5] The First Winner: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Holzhauer’s guess:<\/strong>\u00a0Paris to Dakur<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0Tour de France<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

[6] Holidays and Observances: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Holzhauer’s guess:\u00a0<\/strong>The Articles of Confederation<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0Bill of Rights<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

[7] Route ’66: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Holzhauer’s guess:\u00a0<\/strong>Airbags<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0Fuel tanks<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

[8] Monet-Punny: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Holzhauer’s guess:<\/strong>\u00a0Brittany<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0Normandy<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

[9] Don\u2019t Tread on Meme: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Holzhauer’s guess:\u00a0<\/strong>Christian Bale<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0Ben Affleck<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

[10] Ballet: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Holzhauer’s guess:\u00a0<\/strong>Herman<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0Jerome Robbins<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

[11] Let’s Go to the Wildlife Refuge: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Holzhauer’s guess:\u00a0<\/strong>Moose<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0Elk<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

[12] Journalists: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Holzhauer’s guess:\u00a0<\/strong>Photographer<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0Correspondent<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

[13] American Poetry: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Holzhauer’s guess:<\/strong>\u00a0Ella Fitzgerald<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0Billie Holiday<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

[14] The Civil War: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Holzhauer’s guess:\u00a0<\/strong>The Manassas<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0First Battle of Bull Run<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

[15] Music Festivals: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Holzhauer’s guess:\u00a0<\/strong>Lucerne<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0Lake Geneva<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

[16] Science Central: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Holzhauer’s guess:\u00a0<\/strong>The stone<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0Kernel<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

[17] Movies in the DirectTV Guide: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Holzhauer’s guess:\u00a0<\/strong>“Snatch.”<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0“Pulp Fiction”<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

[18] Greek Cuisine: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Holzhauer’s guess:\u00a0<\/strong>Sugar<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0Honey<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

[19] Crazy Weather We\u2019re Having!: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Holzhauer’s guess:\u00a0<\/strong>Chile<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0Argentina<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

[20] Breaks and Livers: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Holzhauer’s guess:\u00a0<\/strong>Pulmonary<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0Hepatic<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

[21] The Franklin Institute: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Holzhauer’s guess:<\/strong>\u00a0Glass flute<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0Glass harmonica<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

[22] Press your luck: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Holzhauer’s guess:<\/strong>\u00a0Stains<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0Wrinkles<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

[23 Final Jeopardy: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Holzhauer’s guess:<\/strong>\u00a0Madonna<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0Jane Fonda<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

I was actually surprised by a few of the ones he actually missed.<\/p>\n

So, how did you do?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

SOURCE:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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<\/a><\/p>\n

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