Abbey Gropp

Abbey Gropp, from Azusa, California, was a contestant on the U.S. version of the show on November 20-21, 2002. She walked away with $125,000.

Abbey Gropp's (Partial) Run to the Million:[]

$100 (1 of 15) - Not Timed
The "D.C." in the name of our nation's capital stands for "District of" what?
⬥ A: Columbia	⬥ B: Chesapeake
⬥ C: Cambridge	⬥ D: Crooks

$200 (2 of 15) - Not Timed
What rock group was nicknamed "The Fab Four"?
⬥ A: The Rolling Stones	⬥ B: The Beatles
⬥ C: The Who	⬥ D: The Kinks

$300 (3 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of these parts of an oak tree contains most of its chlorophyll?
⬥ A: Leaf	⬥ B: Root
⬥ C: Acorn	⬥ D: Bark

$500 (4 of 15) - Not Timed
What type of celestial body is often described as having a head and tail?
⬥ A: Moon	⬥ B: Star
⬥ C: Black hole	⬥ D: Comet

$1,000 (5 of 15) - Not Timed
In the U.S., what kind of omelet is traditionally served with chopped green pepper, onion, and tomato?
⬥ A: Spanish	⬥ B: French
⬥ C: Italian	⬥ D: German

$2,000 (6 of 15) - Not Timed
"Tale as old as time" is the opening line of what Oscar-winning song?
⬥ A: My Heart Will Go On	⬥ B: Up Where We Belong
⬥ C: Beauty and the Beast	⬥ D: A Whole New World

$4,000 (7 of 15) - Not Timed
In 1964, what gas company began a Christmas tradition when it released a toy truck bearing its logo? 'Ask the Audience' lifeline used
⬥ A: Amoco	⬥ B: Hess
⬥ C: Gulf	⬥ D: Texaco
Ask the Audience Results: A: 5% ⬥ B: 80% ⬥ C: 5% ⬥ D: 10%

$8,000 (8 of 15) - Not Timed
In 1995, Air Force pilot Scott O'Grady was rescued six days after being shot down over what country?
⬥ A: North Korea	⬥ B: Iraq
⬥ C: China	⬥ D: Bosnia

$16,000 (9 of 15) - Not Timed
The 1987 movie "The Princess Bride" features a criminal mastermind who often uses what word?
⬥ A: Voluminous	⬥ B: Fallacious
⬥ C: Scrumptious	⬥ D: Inconceivable

$32,000 (10 of 15) - Not Timed
What kind of athletes participate in an event known as the "Super G"?
⬥ A: Skiers	⬥ B: Ice skaters
⬥ C: Cyclists	⬥ D: Runners

$64,000 (11 of 15) - Not Timed
What leader traditionally receives a ceremonial gold ring called the Ring of the Fisherman? 'Phone-a-Friend' lifeline used
⬥ A: Shah of Iran	⬥ B: Pope
⬥ C: British Prime Minister	⬥ D: Dalai Lama

Abbey called her father-in-law Wayne, who was certain it is B. Abbey went with her father and won $64,000. The klaxon then called time and Abbey would return the following day with only her 50:50 lifeline left.

$125,000 (12 of 15) - Not Timed
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Sources[]

Abbey's run to the million (part 1)