Stryker vs Elmwood
Season 2023 Episode 19 | 26m 39sVideo has Closed Captions
Stryker and Elmwood face off in a high school quiz bowl show.
The Stryker Panthers and the Elmwood Royals face off in a second round quiz bowl match.
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Stryker vs Elmwood
Season 2023 Episode 19 | 26m 39sVideo has Closed Captions
The Stryker Panthers and the Elmwood Royals face off in a second round quiz bowl match.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship(upbeat music) - Coming up next on BGSU, "Brain Game", it is Stryker versus Elmwood.
We better get ready for a battle of the cranial karatakas.
Only one team can leave victorious, who's it going to be?
Only one way to find out, BGSU's, "Brain Game", starts right now.
(upbeat music) (upbeat music fading) And welcome to BGSU, "Brain Game", Stryker versus Elmwood.
Let's meet our teams.
Starting off with Stryker, led by Coach Yoder.
In slot number one we have Hunter, a sophomore.
In slot number two we have Mattias, a senior.
In slot number three we have Jesse, a junior.
Now for Elmwood, led by Coach Hopkins-Faucet.
In slot number one we have Lauren, a senior.
In slot number two we have Laura, a junior.
And in slot number three we have Danyel, the freshman.
Welcome to all of our teams and players.
This is the Toss-Up Round here on, "Brain Game", starting things off as we always do.
There are 10 questions in this round.
They are- There is no deduction for an incorrect answer, so if you think you know it, you could play a little bit looser on your buzzers.
You may confer before buzzing in, not after and you can steal a question in this round.
If someone buzzes in early, gets it wrong, I will finish the question for the other team.
All right, Elmwood, Stryker, are you ready?
Here we go.
Multiple choice, founded at Athens by Zeno of Citium, which school of philosophical thought taught that virtue, the highest good is based on knowledge, and that the wise live in harmony with the divine.
Reason, which governs nature, while being indifferent to vici- vicissitudes of fortune, pleasure and pain.
Is it A: Epicurism; B: Rationalism; Or C: Stoicism?
(Buzzer buzzing) That would be Stryker, Jesse.
- Stoicism?
- Stoicism is correct.
Multiple choice again, passed in the late 1940s this Act was dubbed the "Slave Labor Bill" by labor leaders who opposed it.
Identify this act whose more formal name was the "Labor Management Relations Act".
Was it A: The Taft-Hartley Act; B: The Kennedy-Dirksen Act; Or C: The Schumer-Clinton Act?
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Stryker, Mattias?
- C. - [Marc] Incorrect.
Elmwood Chance to steal.
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Laura.
- B.
- Incorrect.
It was actually A: The Taft-Hartley Act.
The reduction of the value of currency in relation to that of another country's currency; the correct response begins with a D. (buzzer buzzing) That would be Stryker, Mattias.
- Depreciation.
- Depreciation, we cannot accept that.
Elmwood, chance to steal.
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Lauren.
- Deflation.
- Incorrect.
Devaluation is what we needed there.
Located in the Pacific Ocean north of Australia, which island is the second largest island in the world after Greenland, and the largest island wholly or partly in the southern hemisphere?
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Stryker, Jesse.
- New Guinea?
- New Guinea is correct.
Among rebellions in the early America, Shays' Rebellion that took place from 1786 to 1787 necessitated the replacement of the Articles of Confederation as our country's governing document.
What was the occupation of the men involved in this violent rebellion that centered on monetary debt?
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Stryker, Jesse.
- Farmers?
- They were indeed farmers, correct.
He was blind; he created many literary masterpieces including the epic poem, "Paradise Lost".
Name this blind poet also famous for his work "Paradise Regained", and Samson Agonistes?
(bell dinging) Time.
John Milton.
In a play, which component, that is part of an act, is usually defined by the entrance and eventual exit of an actor or actors from a specific- (buzzer buzzing) Elmwood.
Laura.
- Scene.
- You got it, setting or scene.
Before he died in a conflict in the Hawaiian Islands, James Cook explored this island west of Chile, that is known for its large Moai statues name this- (buzzer buzzing) That would be Stryker, Mattias.
- Easter Island.
- Easter Island is correct.
This skin disorder, multiple choice by the way, this skin disorder is referred to by physicians as atopic dermatitis.
Give the more common name of this allergic skin disease that is marked by an itchy, red rash that is intermittent.
Is it A- (buzzer buzzing) That would be Stryker, Hunter.
- Eczema.
- Eczema is correct.
Did not even need the multiple choice.
Which verb in the English language literally means, "the rapid motion of water or liquid," and is often used to describe the old fashioned method of making butter from whole milk?
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Stryker, Hunter.
- Churning.
- Churning is correct.
That is the end of all 10 questions in this round.
Let's take a look at our score.
We have Elmwood at 10 points, and Stryker at 60 points.
But we're just getting started folks.
Coming up next is the risk and reward round.
Stay tuned.
(upbeat music) (ticking) (upbeat music fading) (upbeat music) And welcome back to BGSU, "Brain Game".
Elmwood 10, Stryker at 60 points.
First and foremost, let's meet some of our new players who have joined us for this round, in slot number one for Stryker, we have Braxton, a sophomore.
And in slot number three we have Aaron, a freshman.
And joining us for Elmwood, slot number two, we have Gavin, a sophomore.
And in slot number three we have Jake, a freshman.
Welcome to our new and our returning players.
This is the Risk and Reward Round.
Both teams are going to get the chance- or the opportunity at the same questions.
The first nine questions are 10 points a piece, no deduction for an incorrect answer.
10th question is the Risk and Reward question, you can risk up to 30 points in five point increments on a topic that we give you.
Get it right, you get the bonus points, you get it wrong or a non-answer, negative points.
However, however, if you don't like the topic, you can simply pass.
Stryker, since you have 60 points, you are sticking around.
Elmwood, you are off to isolation.
That way you go.
All right, Stryker, are you ready for your Risk and Reward questions?
All right, here we go.
In which part of the human body are the digastrics, the mentalis, and the masseter muscles located?
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Braxton.
- The abdominal area.
- Incorrect, it's the jaw.
What is the meaning of the prefix "-exo", as in "exosphere"?
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Mattias.
- Outer.
- Outer, will we accept that?
Yes.
Multiple choice, during the French Wars of Religion, this group opposed the Catholics and followed the teachings of the reformation leader, John Calvin.
Name these French Protestants.
Are they A: Quakers; B: Lutherans; Or C: Huguenots?
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Stryker, Mattias.
- Huguenots.
- Huguenots is correct.
Gandalf the Gray became Gandalf the White after a battle with whom?
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Stryker, Aaron.
- Durin's Bane, the Balrog.
- The Balrog is correct.
Beginning official duty on July 26th, 2017, this person became the 31st White House Press Secretary.
In January of 2023, she became the first female governor of Arkansas.
(bell dinging) Time.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders.
Ocean life is divided into groups depending on where they live.
Now, true or false?
The life forms that are free swimming are called "nekton".
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Mattias.
- False?
- It is true.
It is true.
Among US rivers, which one forms the eastern border of the state of Nebraska?
(bell dinging) (buzzer buzzing) Not in time.
Missouri River is what we needed there.
True or false?
In a regular polygon, the apothem is the line drawn from the center point to the midpoint of one of its sides.
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Mattias.
- True?
- True is correct.
Cartridges, shells, missiles, rockets and torpedoes are collectively known by which four syllable noun?
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Aaron.
- Ammunition.
- Ammunition is correct.
Risk and Reward time, the topic is US state borders.
You can risk up to 30 points in five point increments on this topic or you can pass.
- We'll risk 15.
- 15 points on US state borders.
Which two states border Colorado to the south?
(bell dinging) Time.
New Mexico and Oklahoma.
And a non-answer is considered a negative answer, unfortunately you lose 15 points and that wraps up your cate- or excuse me, your Risk and Reward Round.
Let's strike your score now, Stryker, and it's off to isolation you go.
Alright, let's bring back in Elmwood.
Come on in.
Alright Elmwood, welcome back from isolation.
Are you ready for the Risk and Reward Round?
- Yes.
- All right, here we go.
In which part of the human body are the digastrics, the mentalis, and the masseter muscles located?
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Lauren.
- Abdomen.
- Incorrect, the jaw.
What is the meaning of the prefix "-exo", as in, "exosphere"?
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Lauren.
- Outside?
- Correct.
Multiple choice, during the French Wars of Religion, this group opposed the Catholics and followed the teachings of the reformation- reformation leader John Calvin.
Name these French protestants, were they A: Quakers; B: Lutherans; or C: Huguenots?
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Lauren.
- B: Lutherans.
- Incorrect.
C: Huguenots is what we needed there.
Gandalf the Gray became Gandalf the White after a battle with whom?
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Lauren.
- Solomon?
- Incorrect, Balrog.
Beginning official duty on July 26th, 2017, this person became the 31st White House Press Secretary.
In January of 2023, she became the first female governor of Arkansas.
(bell dinging) Time.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders is what we needed there.
Ocean life is divided into groups depending on where they live.
True or false?
The life forms that are free swimming are called "nekton"?
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Lauren.
- False.
- Incorrect, It's actually true.
True.
Among US rivers, which one forms the eastern border of the state of Nebraska?
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Gavin.
- Mississippi River.
- Incorrect.
The Missouri River.
True or false?
In a regular polygon, the apothem is the line drawn from the center point to the midpoint of one of its sides.
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Elmwood, Lauren.
- True.
- True is correct.
Cartridges, shells, missiles, rockets and torpedoes are collectively known by which four syllable noun?
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Gavin.
- Ammunition.
- Correct.
Risk and Reward time.
US state borders, you can risk up to 30 points in five point increments on this topic or you can pass.
(indistinct whispering) - I kind of doubt I'll (indistinct).
- I don't think so, man.
- I don't think...
Uh, we're going to pass.
- Going to pass on that.
All right, that's the end of the Risk and Reward Round for you.
It is now time to clear Elmwood's score, and let's bring back in Stryker.
Alright, let's reveal our scores.
Elmwood stands at: (music booms) 40 points.
Stryker stands at: (music booms) 95 points.
But we're just getting started here at BGSU, "Brain Game".
Coming up next is the Category Round, questions can be up to worth- worth up to 30 points and deductions are going to start.
So stay tuned.
(upbeat music) (ticking) (upbeat music fading) (upbeat music) And welcome back to BGSU, "Brain Game".
Elmwood 40, Stryker 95 points.
Before we move to our next round, let's welcome back some returning players and a new player for Stryker.
In slot number one we have Hunter, and in slot number three we have Jesse, welcome back.
And for Elmwood joining us in slot number three we have Isabella, a freshman.
Alright, this is the Category Round.
There are six categories to choose from.
Inside each category are questions worth 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 points.
But, I must warn you, deductions are going to start right now, so if you go for 20, you are risking 20 points.
You may confer before buzzing in, not after, and you can steal a question in this round.
There is one double-or-nothing question hiding somewhere in there.
If you can find it, double the points, no pressure.
All right, Elmwood, since you're at 40 points, you get to make the first selection.
- [Lauren] Four Letter Science Terms for 25.
- Four Letter Science Terms for 25 points.
Based on the given definition, identify each of the following terms from science that contain four letters.
Any substance that produces useful energy when it undergoes a chemical- (buzzer buzzing) That would be Elmwood, Lauren.
- Fuel.
- Fuel is correct.
Elmwood on the move.
- [Lauren] Four Letter Science Terms for 30.
- Four Letter Science Terms for 30 points.
Metric prefix that means 1 billion?
(bell dinging) Time.
Giga.
Elmwood in control.
- [Lauren] Four Letter Science Terms for 20.
- Four Letter Science Terms for 20 points.
A thickened or solid mass of blood.
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Stryker, Jesse.
- Clot?
- A clot is correct.
Stryker takes control.
- International Foods for 20.
- International foods for 20.
- International foods for 20 points.
Small, salty fish sometimes served atop a pizza.
The letter- (buzzer buzzing) That would be Elmwood, Lauren.
- Anchovies.
- Anchovy is correct.
By the way, I will read the first letter of each correct response on this category.
But didn't need it, did you?
In control is Elmwood.
- [Lauren] Four Letter Science Terms for 15.
- Four Letter Science Terms for 15 points.
A force of attraction that holds atoms or ions together.
(buzzer buzzing) that would be Elmwood.
Gavin.
- Bond.
- A bond is correct.
Elmwood in control, making a move.
- [Lauren] Four Letter Science Terms for 10.
- Four Letter Science Terms, now for 10 points.
Transition metal from group 11 with atomic number 79.
(bell dinging) That would be gold.
Gold.
Elmwood in control.
- [Lauren] Asian Geography for 10.
- Asian Geography for 10 points.
Identify each of the following associated with the continent of Asia.
Nation whose capital is Jakarta?
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Elmwood, Gavin.
- India.
- Incorrect.
Stryker chance to steal.
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Jesse.
- Um... Sri Lanka?
- Incorrect.
Indonesia is what we needed there.
Elmwood in control.
- [Lauren] International Foods for 15.
- International Foods for 15 points.
Stuffed, savory Asian pastries made with- (buzzer buzzing) That would be Stryker, Mattias.
- Dumpling?
- Incorrect.
Made with thin pastry skins.
The letter we're looking for is a W on that.
Elmwood chance to steal.
(bell dinging) - Wonton.
- Yep, you got it.
Wonton.
I heard you say it over here after the buzzer.
All right, Elmwood still in control.
- [Lauren] Begins with X for 10.
- Begins with X for 10 points.
In 2021, what video game console was launched by- (buzzer buzzing) That would be Stryker, Jesse.
- The Xbox Series X?
- I think we'll just take Xbox, yes.
- Oh sorry.
- No, that's very specific but all we needed was Xbox.
- Oh.
- [Marc] Stryker in control.
- [Mattias] Famous Ships for 15.
- Famous Ships for 15 points.
I will describe a famous ship, you will name it.
Sunken ship that lies in Pearl Harbor- (buzzer buzzing) That would be Elmwood.
Gavin.
- Arizona.
- The Arizona is correct.
Elmwood takes back control, and the lead.
- [Lauren] International Foods for 25.
- International foods for 25 points.
Italian-style ice cream, the letter is- (buzzer buzzing) That would be Stryker, Hunter.
- Gelato.
- Gelato is correct.
Stryker takes back control and the lead.
- [Hunter] Let's do Pop Culture for 10.
- Pop Culture for 10 points.
As of October, 2023, what social media platform has the most active monthly users?
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Stryker, Mattias.
- TikTok?
- [Marc] Incorrect.
Elmwood chance to steal.
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Lauren.
- Snapchat?
- Incorrect.
It's the old-timey Facebook.
(players laugh) All right, Stryker in control.
- 15 maybe.
- [Mattias] Pop Culture, 15.
- Pop Culture for 15 points.
Who is the baron administrator of the Cloud City in "The Empire Strikes Back"?
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Elmwood, Gavin.
(bell dinging) Time.
Stryker, chance to steal.
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Mattias.
- Lando Calrissian.
- Lando Calrissian.
Correct.
Let's see, Stryker in control.
- [Mattias] Pop Culture, 20.
- Pop Culture for 20 points.
As of November 2023, what is the highest grossing film of 2023?
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Stryker, Hunter.
- "Avatar: The Way of Water".
- Incorrect.
Elmwood chance to steal.
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Lauren.
- Taylor Swift's "Eras"?
- Incorrect.
"Barbie".
"Barbie".
(players whispering) Alright, Stryker, chance to steal.
- Let's do Pop Culture 25.
- Pop Culture for 25.
(bell chiming) End of round.
End of round, Let's take a look at our score.
We have Elmwood with 60 points, currently in lead is Stryker with 110 points.
Still anybody's game though, this is so close.
Coming up next is the Brainstorm Round where questions are worth 20 points a piece.
Deductions are still in play.
Stay tuned.
(upbeat music) (ticking) (upbeat music fading) (upbeat music) And welcome back to BGSU, "Brain Game".
It is not over till it's over.
We have Elmwood at 60 points, Stryker at 110 points.
Before we get to our Brainstorm Round, let's welcome back, for Stryker in slot number one, Hunter.
And in slot number three, Jesse.
And in slot number two for Elmwood, let's say hello to Laura.
Welcome back.
And to slot number three is Ethan.
And Ethan is a freshman.
All right.
This is the Brainstorm Round.
In this round all questions are worth 20 points a piece, negative 20 points for an incorrect answer.
You may confer before buzzing in, but no stealing.
I repeat, no stealing in this round.
All right, Elmwood, Stryker, are you ready?
Brainstorm Round starts...
Right now.
With what metal is galvanized iron most commonly coated?
(buzzer buzzing) Stryker, Mattias.
- Zinc.
- Zinc is correct.
In Greek mythology, who gave Tithonus immortality?
(bell dinging) Zeus.
What scale measures the magnitude of an earthquake?
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Elmwood, Ethan.
- Richter Scale.
- Richter Scale is correct.
Which amendment to the US Constitution prohibits double jeopardy?
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Elmwood, Lauren.
- Fifth.
- Fifth is correct.
What is the comparative form of the word foolish?
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Elmwood, Lauren.
- More foolish?
- More foolish is correct.
Many people hike this East Coast mountainous trail that goes from- (buzzer buzzing) That would be Stryker, Mattias.
- The Appalachian Trail.
- The Appalachian Trail is correct.
Tahrir Square was the scene of demonstrations against Hosni Mubarak in 2011.
In what city is this square located?
(bell dinging) Time.
Cairo.
What composer is known for his Brandenburg Concertos?
(bell dinging) Bach.
In what country is Komodo National Park located?
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Elmwood, Lauren.
- Japan.
- Incorrect.
Indonesia is the correct answer.
By what geographic name are the cache of scrolls related to the Hebrew Bible that were discovered in the West Bank between 1946 and 1956- (buzzer buzzing) That would be Stryker, Jesse.
- The Dead Sea.
- Dead Sea Scrolls is correct.
Which 10 letter noun designates the various occupations that require the shaping and fabrication of metal into various tools or objects?
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Stryker, Jesse.
- Blacksmith.
- Incorrect, metallurgy is what we needed there.
What layer of the atmosphere contains the most ozone?
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Stryker, Mattias.
- The ionosphere?
- Incorrect.
The stratosphere.
In a nuclear particle, what is the meaning of the acronym AMU?
(buzzer buzzing) That would be Elmwood, Lauren.
- Atomic mass units.
- Correct.
The words "civic", "level", and "racecar" are examples of what type of literary form spelled- (bell chiming) End of round.
Let's take a look at our score.
Elm- what a close competition everybody.
Elmwood 120, Stryker 130.
Let's give both these teams a huge round of applause.
(clapping) What a game, everybody.
In the spirit of good sportsmanship, let's come out, meet in the middle, shake hands, and we'll see you at the next BGSU, "Brain Game".
Come on out, get some TV time everybody.
(upbeat music)
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