Crestview vs Danbury
Season 2023 Episode 13 | 24m 25sVideo has Closed Captions
Crestview and Danbury face off in a high school quiz bowl show.
The Crestview Knights and the Danbury Lakers compete in a first round match.
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Crestview vs Danbury
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The Crestview Knights and the Danbury Lakers compete in a first round match.
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I think we better get ready for some brilliant brain battles.
Only one team can leave victorious.
Who's it going to be?
Only one way to find out "BGSU Brain Game," starts right now.
(cheerful music) And welcome to BGSU Brain Game.
Let's see our starting lineups for our teams.
Starting off with Crestview, led by Coach Bassett.
In Slot Nr.
1 we have Levi, a senior.
In Slot Nr.
2 we have Sam, a junior.
In Slot Nr.
3 Saxton, a junior.
Now for Danbury led by Coach Hurt Slot Nr.
1 miles a sophomore.
Slot Nr.
2, Maria, a senior and Slot Nr.
3 Ethan, a freshman.
Alright, welcome to all of our team players.
This is the toss up round.
In this round, all questions are 10 points a piece, no deduction for an incorrect answer, so if you think you know it, I say go for it.
You may confer before buzzing in, not after, and you can steal.
I repeat.
You can steal a question in this round.
Crestview, Danbury, are you ready?
Brain Game starts right now.
Named after a reptile, this river is the largest tributary of the Columbia River.
(buzzer beeps) That would be Crestview, Sam?
- Rattlesnake River.
- Incorrect Danbury, chance to steal.
Time.
Simply the Snake River.
The Snake River.
Multiple choice.
When Harper Lee wrote "To Kill a Mockingbird," she based the character, Dill Harris, on which of her childhood friends who later wrote "In Cold Blood."
Is it, A, Truman Capote, B, Isaac Asimov, or C, Ernest Hemingway?
(buzzer beeps) That would be Crestview.
- Levi?
- A.
- A is correct, Truman Capote.
What famous sequence of numbers is often found in naturally occurring repetitions?
It begins as one, one... (buzzer beeps) That will be Crestview, Sam?
- Fibonacci sequence.
- Fibonacci sequence is correct.
- State the first three words of the preamble to the US Constitution.
That would be Danbury.
Miles?
- We the people.
- We the people is correct.
Multiple choice question.
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became famous for being the first to walk on the moon.
Who was the thi- (buzzer beeps) That would be Crestview.
Sam?
- Michael Collins.
- Michael Collins, did not even need the multiple choice.
The name of what type of building comes from the late old English meaning large building or series of connected buildings fortified for defense?
Begins with a C. (buzzer beeps) - Crestview, Sam?
- Castle.
- Castle is correct.
Another multiple choice question for you.
What South American country has more copper reserves than any other place on the planet?
(buzzer beeps) That would be Danbury.
Miles?
- Argentina.
- Incorrect.
Is it A, Venezuela, B, Chile, or C, Columbia?
Crestview, chance to steal.
(buzzer beeps) That would be Levi.
- A?
- Incorrect.
B, Chile is what we needed there.
The name is the same as the male sheep and a type of computer memory name it.
(buzzer beeps) That would be Crestview, Sam.
- RAM.
- RAM is correct.
In the Harry Potter series of books, what soccer-like game is played on- (buzzer beeps) That would be Danbury.
Maria?
- Quidditch?
- Quidditch is correct.
Although it's former meaning referred to an embrace used in conferring knighthood, which eight letter noun that begins with the letter A has come to mean expression of praise or an award for bravery?
(buzzer beeps) That would be Crestview, Sam?
- Applaud.
- Incorrect, we will not accept that.
Danbury, chance to steal.
(buzzer beeps) That would be Ethan.
- Award.
- Incorrect.
Accolade is what we needed there.
That is all 10 questions in this round.
Let's take a look at our score.
Danbury's at 20 and currently in the lead is Crestview, but things are just warming up here.
Stick around the, Risk and Reward round's coming up next.
(cheerful music) (cheerful music) - And welcome back to "BGSU Brain Game."
Danbury 20 points, Crestview at 50 points.
Before we move on, we have some new players on board for Crestview.
In Slot Nr.
3 we have Jacob a junior, welcome to you and in Slot Nr.
2 for Danbury we have Astrid, a junior and in Slot Nr.
3, Eva, a freshman.
Welcome to our new and returning players.
This is the Risk and Reward round.
The first nine questions in this round will be worth 10 points a piece, no deduction for an incorrect answer.
The 10th question is the Risk and Reward question.
We will give you a topic and then you will have the opportunity to risk up to 30 points in five point increments on that topic.
Get it right, you get the bonus points.
You get it wrong, unfortunately you lose those points.
A non-answer is also considered an incorrect answer.
However, if you don't like the topic, you can just simply pass.
So both teams are going to get the same questions and an opportunity to Risk and Reward.
Let's take a look at our scores.
We have Danbury at 20, Crestview at 50.
That means Crestview, you're sticking around.
Danbury off to the isolation you go.
Alright Crestview, are you ready for your Risk and Reward round?
Here we go.
What is the meaning of the Spanish phrase Mi casa es su casa?
(buzzer beeps) That would be Crestview.
Sam?
- My house is your house.
- My house is your house.
In what year was Mahatma Gandhi assassinated?
Was it 1937, 1948 or 1952?
(buzzer beeps) That would be Sam.
- 48.
- 48 is correct.
In Greek mythology, what was Orion's profession?
(buzzer beeps) That would be Sam.
- Hunter.
- He was indeed a hunter.
What did we call a small river or stream merging into a larger one?
(buzzer beeps) That would be Sam.
- Tributary.
- Tributary is correct.
In Roman mythology, these brothers were the founders of the city of Rome.
(buzzer beeps) That would be Sam - Romulus and Remus.
- Romulus and Remus is correct.
The deepest lake in the US and one of the most pristine is located in Oregon.
Name it.
(timer chimes) Time.
Crater Lake.
Multiple choice.
What is the only bone in the body with the distinction of not forming a joint with any other bone?
Is it, A, hyoid bone, B, Scaphoid bone, or C, occipital bone?
(buzzer beeps) That will be Sam.
- A.
- A is correct, hyoid bone.
True or false?
Taylor Swift was born in Nashville, Tennessee.
(buzzer beeps) That would be Sam.
- False.
- False.
She was born in Pennsylvania.
Spell the word conundrum.
(buzzer beeps) That would be Levi.
- C-O-U.
Ah crap.
I spelled that wrong already.
- That is correct.
(team mates chuckle) - C-O-N-U-N-D-R-U-M. Good effort though.
Good effort.
Alright, Risk and Reward time.
The topic is the stock exchange.
You can risk up to 30 points in five point increments on the stock exchange.
How fitting, Risk and Reward, stock exchange.
- We are opting to risk 20.
- 20 points on the stock exchange.
The S&P 500 is a stock index that measures the stock performance of 500 large companies listed on stock exchanges in the United States.
What does S&P stand for?
(buzzer beeps) That would be Sam, - Securities and Properties.
- Incorrect, Standard and Poor's is what it stands for.
But hey, always good to take a risk but unfortunately didn't pay off for you this time.
Negative 20 points for you, and that is the end of the Risk and Reward round.
Right this way, Levi.
We're going to lead you off to isolation right now.
All right, let's bring back in Danbury.
Welcome back from isolation.
Are you ready for your round?
Well here we go.
What is the meaning of the Spanish phrase, "Mi casa, es su casa?"
(buzzer beeps) That would be Danbury, Maria, - My house is your house.
- That is correct.
In what year was Mahatma Gandhi assassinated?
Was it 1937, 1948 or 1952?
(buzzer beeps) That would be Astrid.
- 1948.
- 48 is correct.
In Greek mythology, what was Orion's profession?
(buzzer beeps) That would be Astrid.
- Hunter.
- Hunter is correct.
What do we call a small river or stream merging into a larger one?
(buzzer beeps) That would be Astrid.
- Tributary.
- Correct?
In Roman mythology, these brothers were the founders of the city of Rome.
(buzzer beeps) That would be Astrid.
- Romes and Remus.
- Incorrect.
Romulus and Remus.
The deepest lake in the United States and one of the most pristine is located in Oregon.
Name it.
(buzzer beeps) That would be Maria - Crater Lake.
- Crater Lake is correct.
Multiple choice question.
What is the only bone in the body with the distinction of not forming a joint with any other bone?
Is it A, hyoid bone, B, Scaphoid bone, or C, occipital bone?
(buzzer beeps) That would be Maria.
- C. - Incorrect.
It's A, hyoid bone, it's in the throat.
True or false?
Taylor Swift was born in Nashville, Tennessee.
(buzzer beeps) That would be Eva.
- False.
- That is false.
She was born in Pennsylvania.
Spell the word conundrum.
(buzzer beeps) That would be Maria.
- C-O-N-U-N-D-R-U-M. - Correct.
Risk and reward time.
You can risk up to 30 points in five point increments on the topic of stock exchange, or you can pass.
What do you think, Danbury?
(students conversing softly) - We'll wager for five.
- Five points on the stock exchange.
The S&P 500 is a stock index that measures the stock performance of 500 large companies listed on stock exchanges in the United States.
What does S&P stand for?
(buzzer beeps) - That would be Maria.
- Stocks and profits.
- Incorrect.
Standard and Poor's, but good effort.
Minus five points though for you, and that is the end of the Risk and Reward round.
For you at 85 points.
It's now time to clear our scores and let's bring back in Crestview.
Alright, let's take a look and see where our teams stand.
Danbury has 85 points.
Crestview has 100 points.
A very close competition indeed.
Stick around the category rounds coming up next.
Next questions worth could be up to 30 points.
We have 10, 15, 20, 25, deductions going to start.
Stay tuned.
(suspenseful music) (cheerful music) - And welcome back to "BGSU Brain Game."
Danbury 85, Crestview 100 points.
Let's take a look at some of our new players.
For Crestview in Slot Nr.
3 we have Quinn, a junior, and a whole new lineup for Danbury.
In Slot Nr.
1 we have McKayla, a senior.
Ellie in Slot Nr.
2, a senior and in Slot Nr.
3 is Austin, a freshman.
Welcome to our new and returning players.
This is the category around, this is where the power shifts a little bit to you, our teams.
There are six categories to choose from.
Inside each category, questions worth 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 points.
But deductions, I repeat deductions do start now.
Wah, wah, wah.
That's right, you go for 20, you are risking 20 points.
You can confer before buzzing in, not after.
And you can steal a question in this round.
There is a double or nothing-question hiding in there.
Double the points.
No pressure.
Could be a game changer.
Never know.
Never know.
Alright, Danbury, since you are at 85 points, you get to make the first selection.
- Begins with IM for 20.
- Begins with IM for 20 points.
Based on the given part of speech and definition, identify each word that begins with the letters IM.
It is a verb, to seize and take custody of an object, often a car, because of a violation.
(buzzer beeps) That would be Crestview.
Sam?
- Impound.
Impound is correct.
Crestview takes control.
- Government acronyms.
15.
- Government acronyms, 15 points.
Give the meaning of each of the following acronyms associated with the United States government.
The FCC.
(buzzer beeps) That would be Crestview.
Sam.
- The Federal Trade Commission.
- Incorrect.
Federal communications- Oh, I'm sorry I was, that was my mistake.
I should have given Danbury, I should have given you the opportunity at that question.
My bad.
We will award you five points, and you'll be granted the selection.
My apologies to the contestants and to the coaches and to you the audience, but let's move on.
Danbury, you get to make the first, the next selection - Geography numbers for 15.
- Geography numbers for 15 points.
This is the double or nothing question.
I will ask a geography based question.
Seeking a numerical answer.
Again, this is double or nothing.
Number of Central American countries.
(buzzer beeps) That would be Crestview.
Sam?
- Seven.
- Seven is correct.
Double the points and control.
- Let's go geography numbers, 10.
- Geography numbers for 10 points, number of wonders of the ancient world.
(buzzer beeps) That would be Crestview, Sam.
- Seven.
- Seven is again correct.
Crestview still in control - Begins with IM, for 15... - Begins with IM four 15 points.
This is a verb to mean or suggest without openly s- That would be Crestview.
Sam.
Imply.
- Imply is correct.
In control is Crestview.
- IM 10.
- IM 10.
Verb, to make up a picture or idea in the mind?
(buzzer beeps) - That would be Danbury.
Ellie.
- Imagine.
- Imagine is correct.
Danbury takes control.
- IM for 25.
- IM for 25 points.
Adjective, likely to take place soon about to happen.
(buzzer beeps) That would be Crestview.
Sam?
- Imminent.
Imminent is correct.
Crestview takes back control.
- It's about "Time."
15.
- It's about "Time" for 15 points.
Based on the given definition and first letter of the correct response, identify each word related to the passing of time.
A synonym for late.
The letter is T. (buzzer beeps) That will be Danbury.
Ellie?
- Tardy.
- Tardy is correct.
Danbury takes back control.
- It's about "Time," 20.
- It's about "Time" for 20 points.
A clear two-bulbed timekeeper that indicates time by the passage of sand between the two bulbs.
(buzzer beeps) That would be Danbury.
- Austin.
- A sand clock - Incorrect.
Crestview chance to steal?
(buzzer beeps) That would be Sam.
- An hourglass.
- Hourglass is what we needed there, correct.
Crestview in control.
- Presidential potpourri.
15.
- Presidential potpourri for 15.
Based on the given description, identify each of the following US presidents.
If necessary, use both the first and last names.
Served between the two presidents with the last name Bush.
(buzzer beeps) That would be Danbury Austin?
- Bill Clinton.
- Bill Clinton is correct.
Danbury takes control.
- Begins with IM for 30.
- Begins with IM for 30 points.
Verb to drink, especially alcohol.
(buzzer beeps) That would be Crestview, Sam?
- To ingest.
- Incorrect Danbury.
Chance to steal?
(timer chimes) Time.
Imbibe is what we needed there.
Danbury in control.
- Presidents for 25.
- Presidents for 25 points.
Immediately followed President Abraham Lincoln.
(buzzer beeps) That would be Crestview.
Sam?
- Andrew Johnson.
Andrew Johnson is correct.
Crestview back in control.
- Presidents for 10.
- Presidents, for 10 points.
In office when the space shuttle Challenger exploded in 1986.
(buzzer beeps) That would be Danbury.
Austin?
- Ronald Reagan.
- Ronald Reagan is correct.
Danbury in control.
- Presidents for 30.
- Presidents for 30 points.
Led the nation when the Sherman Antitrust Act passed in 1890?
(timer chimes) That would be Benjamin Harrison.
Benjamin Harrison.
Danbury still in control.
- Presidents for 20.
- Presidents for 20 points.
In office during the Wall Street collapse on black Tuesday, October 29th, 1929.
(buzzer beeps) That will be Danbury, Austin.
- Herbert Hoover.
- Hoover is correct.
You are in control.
- It's about "Time" for 25.
- It's about "Time" for 25.
Meaning of the acronym LCD with regard to a clock.
The letter is L. (timer chimes) Time.
We were looking for liquid crystal display.
Danbury in control.
(bell rings) End of round.
Let's take a look at our score.
Danbury 140 points.
Currently in the lead is Crestview with 200 points.
Looks like it's going to come down to our Brainstorm Round where questions are worth 20 points a piece.
Negative 20 points for an incorrect answer.
Still anybody's game!
Stay tuned.
(cheerful music) (cheerful music) - And welcome back to "BGSU Brain Game."
Danbury 140 points.
Crestview 200 points.
Still very much anybody's game.
Before we move to our final brainstorm round, let's welcome back some players for Crestview.
In Slot Nr.
3 we have Saxton and for Danbury in Slot Nr.
2 we have Astrid and in Slot Nr.
3, Miles, all returning players.
Welcome back to you all.
This is the Brainstorm Round.
That's right.
It all comes down to this.
All questions in this round are worth 20 points a piece, negative 20 points for an incorrect answer.
You may confer before, buzzing in, not after, and there is no stealing.
I repeat no stealing in this round.
Danbury, Crestview, are you ready?
Brainstorm starts right now.
What is the most common source of energy for brain cells in humans?
(buzzer beeps) Crestview, Sam.
- Glucose.
- Glucose is correct.
Give the scientific name for the windpipe.
(buzzer beeps) That would be Danbury.
Astrid?
- Trachea.
- Trachea is correct.
Name the capital city of Nevada.
(buzzer beeps) That would be Danbury.
Miles.
- Carson City.
- That would be correct.
Of the three groups of rocks, what do we call those formed by erosion and weathering.
(buzzer beeps) Crestview.
Sam - Metamorphic?
- Incorrect.
Sedimentary.
What is the capital of Denmark?
(buzzer beeps) That will be Crestview.
Sam?
- Copenhagen.
- Copenhagen is correct.
"The Thin Red Line," by James Jones was based in what war?
(timer chimes) Time.
That will be World War II.
In what state would you find Martha's Vineyard?
(buzzer beeps) That would be Crestview, Sam?
- Massachusetts.
- Massachusetts is correct.
What is the only chemical element that is lighter than helium?
(buzzer beeps) Crestview, Sam?
- Hydrogen.
- Hydrogen is correct.
The number which occurs most often in a set of numbers is called what?
(buzzer beeps) Crestview?
Levi.
- Mode.
- Mode is correct.
The operator of a puppet is known as a what?
(buzzer beeps) That would be Crestview.
Levi?
- Puppeteer.
- Puppeteer is correct.
How many justices are currently on the US- (buzzer beeps) That will be Danbury, Astrid?
- Nine.
- Nine is correct.
The name is the same.
An Alfred Hitchcock film and a gemstone with a hardness of eight on the Mohs scale.
That would be Danbury.
Astrid?
- Diamond.
- Incorrect topaz is what I was looking for there.
What is the traditional day set aside to celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
(buzzer beeps) That would be Danbury.
Astrid.
- March 17th.
- March 17th is correct.
In what country is the tale "Aladdin," from the "Arabian Nights," set?
(buzzer beeps) - That will be Danbury.
Astrid?
- Saudi Arabia.
- Incorrect, China.
Which US State Capital lies on the Missouri River?
(buzzer beeps) That would be Danbury.
Miles?
- St. Louis.
- Incorrect, Jefferson City.
This strong-willed revolutionary served as Cuba's president and dictator from 1959.
(buzzer beeps) - That would be Crestview.
Sam?
- Fidel Castro.
- Fidel Castro is correct.
Who played the role of Katniss Everdeen?
(bell rings) In time?
Not in time.
Katniss Everdeen in the "Hunger Games," that would be Jennifer Lawrence.
Let's take a look at our score.
Danbury with 160 points.
Crestview with 320 and our winner.
Let's give both these teams a big round of applause.
(audience applauding) In the spirit of good sportsmanship, we're going to come around, meet in the middle, shake hands, and we're going to see you at the next "BGSU Brain Game."
(cheerful music)
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