Final Jeopardy: Anniversaries (2-13-12)
The Final Jeopardy question (2/13/2012) in the category “Anniversaries” was:
In 2011 Elizabeth II marked the 400th anniversary of this, assembled by 47 translators in Oxford, London & Cambridge.
Today was the first match of the two-match 2012 College Championship final, and one of these three college students will take a step closer to taking it all tomorrow: Zack Terrill (Vanderbilt), Monica Thieu (Univ. of North Texas) and Sarah Bart (Goucher).
During the chat session, Sarah shared her dream job: to be general manager of the New York Mets, a statement that was met by chuckles all around. Alex asked her what she thinks qualifies her to be the Mets’ general manager. “Just being a hopeless but devoted fan for my entire life,” she replied. Alex couldn’t resist cracking “Stress hopeless.” He modified that with “Nah, the Mets are going to be okay …” but Sarah informed him they’re not hopeless.
You Mets need to watch Jeopardy! tomorrow and cheer your devoted fan on.
Sarah got the first Daily Double in the Jeopardy! round in the category “College Courses.” She had $3,600, $1,200 less than Monica who had the lead. She chose to make it a true Daily Double and she was RIGHT.
At Princeton, English 311, “The Medieval Period,” is followed by English 312, the works of this poet. show
Sarah finished in the lead with $8,000. Monica was right behind her with $7,200 and Zack was in last place with $3,600.
In Double Jeopardy, Zach wasted no time in catching up to the ladies by dominating the “Movie Quotes” category, but it was Sarah who found the first Daily Double in “Vocabulary.” At this point, she was in second place with $13,600, $1,600 more than Zack and $400 less than Monica. She risked $4,000 and was WRONG (because she did not know it and did not venture a guess).
Carl Jung coined this word for a coincidence in time from the Greek for “with time.” show
Alex teased Monica — “How did you know that?” — when she provided the question to “I’ll be most Ag-reeable if you slip into a Frederick’s of Hollywood temptress sequin skirt in this color in “Elements of Style?” Guess she couldn’t say the chemical symbol, butthead.
Sarah picked up the last Daily Double in “History is Strange.” She was now in third place with $10,000, $800 less than Zach and $2,800 less than Monica. She bet $3,000 and she was RIGHT.
Our word for a captive worker originated when medieval German eastern expansion captured many of these people. show
Sarah finished in the lead with $17,400. Monica was in second place with $14,000 and Zack was last with $12,000.
Two out of three correct Daily Doubles today but only ONE of the players got Final Jeopardy right.
The Church of England undertook to translate the Christian Bible in 1604. It was completed in 1611. The introduction goes like this:
“To the most high and mightie Prince, James by the grace of God King of Great Britaine, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, &c. The translators of The Bible, wish Grace, Mercie, and Peace, through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (King James Bible Online – 1611)
Zack wrote down “the Oxford English dictionary,” which was first published in 1928 so it hasn’t even reached its 100th anniversary. He bet $4,000 and finished with $8,000.
Monica was correct and bet $4,000 so she finished with $18,000.
Sarah also went with the Oxford English dictionary but only got the first two words down. She lost $7,600 and ended up with $9,800.
Monica starts out the final match with quite an advantage, but with 3 Daily Doubles in tomorrow’s game, not to mention another Final Jeopardy! — we’re not making any predictions.
