Final Jeopardy: U.S. Government Agencies
The Final Jeopardy question (4/30/2012) in the category “U.S. Government Agencies” was:
Its seal shows a 16-pointed star, symbolizing the search for information, on a shield symbolizing defense.
The Teen Tournament kicked off today with these three players: Eliza Scruton, a junior from Louisville, KY; Rose Schaefer, a junior from Portland, OR; and Jeff Haylon, a sophomore from Newtown, CT.
Those who survive the quarter-finals will get the privilege of playing Jeopardy! in Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. next week. The tournament winners are guaranteed: first place: $75,000; second place: $25,000; and third place: $15,000. “Quite often,” Alex reminded us, “the players exceed those minimum guarantees.”
Jeff found the Jeopardy! round Daily Double in “What a Century.” The girls got the drop on him and he was in third place with $600, half of what Eliza had and $1,600 less than Rose who had the lead. He went with the $1,000 allowance and he was RIGHT.
Russia loses its last czar. show
Eliza finished in the lead with $5,800. Rose and Jeff were tied at $3,200. Jeff went first in Double Jeopardy!
Rose found the first Double Jeopardy Daily Double in “Kings and Queens.” She was in second place with $4,800, $6,200 less than Eliza and $800 more than Jeff. She bet $2,000 and she was RIGHT.
In 1863, George I became King of this country & known as King of the Hellenes. show
Rose continued on to give Eliza a serious run for the money. With lightning fast buzzer action, she overtook the lead for a moment, but when Eliza regained it, she also found the last Daily Double in “Physical Science.” She bet $1,500 of her $16,600 ($200 more than Rose had) and she was RIGHT.
In an atom, these particles move in arrangements called orbitals” show
That victory notwithstanding, Rose still finished in the lead with $18,400. Eliza was in second place with $18,100 and Jeff was pulling up the rear with $7,200.
ONE of the contestants got Final Jeopardy! right.
WHAT IS THE CIA?
This CIA seal is a hallmark of the Original Headquarters Building lobby. The large granite seal – which measures 16 feet in diameter – has been the symbol of the CIA since Feb. 17, 1950. This emblem is comprised of the eagle, the shield and the 16-point compass star. The eagle is our national bird and stands for strength and alertness. The 16-point compass star represents the convergence of intelligence data from around the world at a central point…. This seal is one of the most identifiable symbols of the CIA and has appeared in many entertainment and documentary motion pictures. (Headquarters: CIA Seal)
Jeff wrote down “FBI.” He bet $7,000, so he ended up with $200.
Eliza got it right and bet $1,901. She finished with $20,001.
Rose also wrote down “FBI.” Her modest bet was $3,000, so she finished with $15,400, which ought to put her in line for a Wild Card spot.
Eliza automatically advances to the semi-finals.
