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Quarterfinals: Firke/Hinchen/Schenkel -
February 8
Fifteen of the brightest teenagers from all
across the country have descended upon Los Angeles to compete in the Jeopardy!
Teen Tournament, where one will walk away with $75,000 cash money and the mantle
of Teen Champion.
Another standard two-week affair awaits as the
first runner-up receives $25,000 at least, while the second runner-up wins at
least $15,000.
Semifinalists are guaranteed at least $5000,
while quarterfinalists are guaranteed $2500 for participation. As always, any
and all winning accrued depends on how far up the ladder a player goes.
So far, Hank Robinson, Stephen Fritz, and
Caroline Bartman are the only three people assured of a spot, but at the end of
today's match, we'll know of three more people.
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Frank Firke
Chicago
Junior |
Naomi Hinchen
Brooklyn, NY
Senior |
Ben Schenkel
Allentown, PA
Junior |
Jeopardy! categories:
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STATE CAPITALS |
I STILL LIKE CARTOONS |
A NUMBER IN THE TEENS |
SCIENTISTS |
ROLE-PLAYING GAMES |
BASIC SPANISH |
Daily Double: $600 State Capitals. Ben, having
just gotten back the $400 he lost on "Scooby Doo", has a ways to go to catch up
with Frank's $2000 and Naomi's $3800. He bets the maximum of $1000 on this:
Mount Rainier is visible to the east from its state capitol building. "What is
Olympia?" Right for $1400.
At the end of the Jeopardy! round...
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$4000 |
$5800 |
$8200 |
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Frank |
Naomi |
Ben |
Double Jeopardy! categories:
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EXPLORATION |
WHEN THEY WERE TEENS |
ALL ABOUT ANIMALS |
BALLET |
THE "PROM" |
YOU'RE NOT GOING OUT WEARING THAT |
Daily Double #1: $1200 Explorations. Frank is
still in third with $5200, but with Naomi at $5800 and Ben at $8200, he can make
a play for first. He bets... $3000. That'll tie. The clue: in 1769 this Brit
found Tahiti by sailing west until he ran into it. "Who is Cook?" Right for
$8200 and the tie for first.
Daily Double #2: $1600 Ballet. Ben is only $800 off of the lead enjoyed by
Naomi, $15,000 to her $15,800. Frank is still a factor at $13,400. He wagers
$10,000 on this: a flurry of ballerinas performs the "Waltz of the Snowflakes"
in this beloved ballet. "What is 'The Nutcracker'?" Right for $25,000!
At the end of the Double Jeopardy! Round...
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$13,400 |
$18,600 |
$26,200 |
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Frank |
Naomi |
Ben |
Final Jeopardy category: NOVELS
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IT WAS PARTLY INSPIRED BY OWEN
CHASE'S NARRATIVE OF THE SHIPWRECK OF THE WHALE-SHIP ESSEX |
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Correct response: what is "Moby Dick"?
Frank’s response: what is Moby-Dick? RIGHT. Wager: $4100. Total: $17,500
Naomi's response: what is Moby Dick? RIGHT. Wager: $3800. Total: $22,400
Ben’s response: what is Robinson Crusoe? WRONG. Wager: $7001.
Total: $19,199
 Automatic
semi-finalist: NAOMI HINCHEN
Mr. A says: Props go to Ben for a strong-play in the Daily Doubles, but Naomi,
who amassed a great amount without the use of a Daily Double, could also be a
factor in the next week.
Now let's talk wild-cards. Ben's $19,199 and
Myles Jeffrey's $17,808 from earlier mean that they are now locks for next week.
On the outside looking in: Frank at $17,500 and Heidi Liu with $14,980.
Tomorrow, your final nine will be revealed.
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