Elizabeth Quesnelle

Elizabeth Quesnelle, from Pittsburgh, PA, was a contestant who appeared on Season 17 of the U.S. version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? on March 1, 2019 and left with $30,000.

Elizabeth's Run to the Million[]

$500 (1 of 14) - Not Timed
Which of these well-known tales is NOT typically found in the story collection "The Thousand and One Nights"?
⬥ A: Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp	⬥ B: The Seven Voyages of Sinbad
⬥ C: Ali Baba & the Forty Thieves	⬥ D: Fifty Shades of Grey

$1,000 (2 of 14) - Not Timed
According to a survey conducted by Acceleration Partners, once the bills and rent are paid, North Americans are most likely to spend their discretionary income dollars on what?
⬥ A: Ant farms	⬥ B: Technology
⬥ C: Calligraphy classes	⬥ D: Berets

$2,000 (3 of 14) - Not Timed
Making for a combined total of 14, the big toe typically has two what, while the other toes each have three?
⬥ A: Bones	⬥ B: Toenails
⬥ C: Hairs	⬥ D: Bunions

$3,000 (4 of 14) - Not Timed
Replacing the backbreaking work previously done with a scythe, Edwin Budding is credited with inventing the world's first what in 1830?
⬥ A: Vacuum cleaner	⬥ B: Dishwasher
⬥ C: Lawn mower	⬥ D: Jackhammer

$5,000 (5 of 14) - Not Timed
Known for his roles as a taxi dispatcher, "Batman" nemesis and edgy sitcom dad, in 2018 what actor was honored with his own day in Asbury Park, New Jersey?
⬥ A: Ray Liotta	⬥ B: Joe Pesci
⬥ C: Danny DeVito	⬥ D: John Travolta

$7,000 (6 of 14) - Not Timed
It's Millionaire Poetry Time! If you're visiting New Orleans/and want to fill your gut/order étouffée/best described as what?
⬥ A: Rich chocolate dessert	⬥ B: Creole-style coffee drink
⬥ C: Spicy beef sandwich	⬥ D: Crawfish stew over rice

$10,000 (7 of 14) - Not Timed
The Chunnel opened, Nelson Mandela was inaugurated president of South Africa, and Ace of Base saw "The Sign" hit #1 in May of what year?
⬥ A: 1984	⬥ B: 1989
⬥ C: 1994	⬥ D: 1999

$20,000 (8 of 14) - Not Timed
According to U.S. federal weather data, which state holds the record for the widest range between its all-time high and low temperatures: 117° and -70°? '50:50' lifeline used
⬥ A: California	⬥ B: Montana
⬥ C: New York	⬥ D: South Carolina

$30,000 (9 of 14) - Not Timed
Used to describe quiet and peaceful days, the word "halcyon" is derived from the Greek name for a mythical type of what creature? 'Ask the Audience' lifeline used
⬥ A: Horse	⬥ B: Bird
⬥ C: Deer	⬥ D: Cat
Ask the Audience Results: A: 28% ⬥ B: 37% ⬥ C: 23% ⬥ D: 12%

$50,000 (10 of 14) - Not Timed
Which of these denominations of old British money was worth the least? 'Plus One' lifeline used
⬥ A: Guinea	⬥ B: Farthing
⬥ C: Halfpenny	⬥ D: Florin

Elizabeth did not want to risk $25,000, so she walked away. The correct answer was B: Farthing.
Total Prize Money: $30,000

Sources[]

Elizabeth Quesnelle's run on WWTBAM Bored