Show #3330 1999-02-12 (taped 1999-01-05) Tournament of Champions

1999 Tournament of Champions quarterfinal game 5.

Contestants

Lance Johnson — a warehouse associate from Champaign, Illinois

John Skelton — an attorney and real estate appraiser from Seattle, Washington

Chris Ward — a foreign service officer from Lima, Peru

Scores

Player	First Commercial	End of Jeopardy!	End of Double Jeopardy!	Final	Coryat
Chris	$2,100	$3,300	$1,700	$3,400 3rd place: $2,500, if eliminated	$1,700 14 R, 3 W
John	$700	$1,500	$3,800	$7,499 2nd place: $2,500, if eliminated	$5,500 18 R, 2 W (including 1 DD)
Lance	$500	$2,900	$7,400	$7,601 Automatic semifinalist	$7,700 19 R (including 2 DDs), 3 W

Jeopardy! Round

HISTORY OF PASSION	COUPLES	FLOWERS	CHOCOLATE	"LOVE" SONGS	WORDS FOR TWO
$100 [1] Paris just had to have this beautiful daughter of Zeus, & the rest is history Helen of Troy Chris Lance	$100 [6] These two rock as the most famous Stone Age couple we know Fred & Wilma Flintstone Lance	$100 [26] In July 1998 an ivory & pink blush rose was unveiled to honor this woman, "England's Rose" Princess Diana Lance	$100 [8] He's credited with introducing chocolate to Spain after consuming it at the court of Montezuma Hernando Cortez John	$100 [7] In a Sinatra classic, these 2 things "go together like a horse and carriage" love & marriage John	$100 [17] It's a musical composition for 2 voices or 2 instruments Duet John
$200 [2] In 1946, this Indian leader revealed he'd taken many women to bed with him over the years to test his celibacy Mahatma Gandhi Lance	$200 [22] In 1998, this "Yentl" & this AAMCO spokesman were married exactly 2 years after their first date Barbra Streisand & James Brolin Chris	$200 [27] This special flower for March lies at one end of the spectrum, so to speak Violet Lance	$200 [9] This leading British chocolate-maker introduced its "Dairy Milk" chocolate bar in 1905 Cadbury Chris	$200 [10] In this title song from Elvis' first movie, The King declares "You have made my life complete, and I love you so" "Love Me Tender" Chris	$200 [18] Word for 2 cards of the same value in a poker game Pair Chris
$300 [3] This 12th century French theologian lost more than his head over the niece of a vengeful cleric Peter Abelard Chris	$300 [23] Their time is taken up in part by 4 children, 6 grandchildren, & at least one large home in the country Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Philip Lance	$400 [29] You might ask "what's up" with this flower seen here tiger lily John	$300 [13] This 72-year-old maker of fine Belgian-style chocolates produces over 150 varieties, & that's the naked truth Godiva Lance	$300 [16] "When I kissed a cop down on 34th & Vine, he broke my little bottle of" this "Love Potion No. 9" Chris	$300 [19] They can be fraternal or identical Twins John
$400 [4] This British Secretary of War resigned in 1963 due to a sex scandal John Profumo Chris	$400 [24] Between this actress & this cable news pioneer, they've got 2 Oscars, a baseball team & a basketball team Jane Fonda & Ted Turner Lance	DD $500 [28] There's a streaked variety of this bulb flower named for Rembrandt Tulip Lance	$400 [14] These ball-shaped candies may be dipped in nuts or sprinkles but cocoa powder is the classic coating Chocolate truffles	$400 [11] In a 1964 Beatles hit, "She says" this, "and you know that can't be bad" "She Loves You" Chris	$400 [20] In other words, "Similar as 2 legume fruits in a seed holder" "Like two peas in a pod" Lance
$500 [5] Depictedhere, they're the victims being abducted by the Romans Sabine women Chris	$500 [25] George Murphy introduced Bob Hope to her; she & Bob celebrated 60 years of marriage in 1994 Dolores (Reade) Hope	$500 [30] The name of this imperial emblem of Japan is Greek for "golden flower" the chrysanthemum Lance	$500 [15] "Whenever you're near, I hear" this Hershey's bar with almonds & toffee chips Symphony John Lance	$500 [12] Jack Jones sang that this vehicle "soon will be making another run" the "Love Boat" Lance	$500 [21] On a riverboat, it's how you would "Mark" water that's 2 fathoms deep Twain Chris

Double Jeopardy! Round

BIOCHEMISTRY	1989 FILMS	CORPORATE HISTORIES	JOIN THE CLUB	VALUES	12-LETTER WORDS
$200 [7] An oncogene is defined as a sequence of genetic material that can induce this disease Cancer John	$200 [3] Production designer Anton Furst won an Oscar for this film's atmospheric Gotham City Batman John	$200 [1] Need refills for your Swingline? Head to this chain founded by Thomas Stemberg in 1985 Staples Chris	$200 [16] Some credit this bacon, turkey & lettuce creation to the Saratoga Club of New York state Club sandwich John	$200 [24] 13 loaves or buns Baker's dozen Lance	$200 [18] It's a break period between play acts when you can stretch your legs Intermission John
$400 [8] A substance called "heme" is the most "ironic" portion of this blood pigment Hemoglobin Lance	$400 [4] The third element in the title of this Andie MacDowell film is captured on Sony equipment sex, lies, and videotape John	$400 [12] This pair has been selling books in stores "Since 1873" & on the internet since 1997 Barnes & Noble John	$400 [17] A cogwheel is the symbol of the "International" association of these clubs Rotary Clubs Chris	$400 [27] For 8 it's 2; for 27 it's 3 Cube root John	$400 [19] Books consulted by an author in preparing his own book often appear on this list at the back of the book Bibliography John
DD $500 [11] Its 2 phases are anabolism, which combines molecules, & catabolism, which breaks them down Metabolism Lance	$600 [5] Before "Titanic", James Cameron took us to the bottom of the ocean in this film The Abyss John	$600 [13] The company at 610 Gateway Street in North Sioux City, South Dakota has sold these since 1985 Computers John	$800 [25] As you might expect, lower Manhattan is the site of this club that awards the Heisman Trophy Downtown Athletic Club	$800 [29] In printing, 12 points Pica Chris	$600 [20] It's the use of essences & fragrances to alter mood & soothe the body Aromatherapy John
$600 [9] These compounds may have "simple" molecules, like sugars, or "complex" ones, like cellulose Carbohydrates	$800 [2] This 1989 film was based on an actual event: "Think about me as your priest. You can tell me anything. I'm listening." Casualties Of War Lance	$800 [14] In the 1880s William & James, these brothers, started their soap business Lever Brothers Lance	$1,000 [26] Founded at Newmarket, England, it publishes the "General Stud Book" The Jockey Club	$1,000 [28] A millionth of a meter Micron/micrometer Chris John Lance	$800 [21] Popular term for a company employee who works at home & transmits his data & documents by modem Telecommuter John
$800 [10] Pauling found an "alpha" type of this spiral in proteins; Watson & Crick found a "double" one in DNA Helix Lance	$1,000 [6] This film was the 1989 version of the story told in 1989's "Dangerous Liaisons" Valmont Chris	$1,000 [15] This comic book company emerged from bankruptcy in 1998 as part of Toy Biz, Inc. Marvel Lance	DD $1,700 [23] Thisfounder of the famous Literary Club was painted by fellow founder Joshua Reynolds Samuel Johnson John	—	$1,000 [22] I must profess, it was the profession of Thomas Chippendale & Duncan Phyfe Cabinetmaker Chris Lance

Final Jeopardy!

LITERATURE

In 1998 Jose Saramago became the first writer in this language to win a Nobel Prize for Literature

Portuguese

Chris "What is Portuguese?" — wagered $1,700

John "What is Portuguese?" — wagered $3,699

Lance "What is Portuguese?" — wagered $201

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