Preston Ellis, from Humble, TX, was a contestant who appeared on Season 16 of the U.S. version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? during Whiz Kids Week on February 9, 2018 and left with nothing after he missed on his $5,000 question.
Preston's Run[]
$500 (1 of 14) - Not Timed
Which of these is NOT one of the three branches of the U.S. federal government?
⬥ A: Executive
⬥ B: Legislative
⬥ C: Judicial
⬥ D: Olive
$1,000 (2 of 14) - Not Timed
The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom of a chemical element is equal its what?
⬥ A: Phone number
⬥ B: Lucky number
⬥ C: Atomic number
⬥ D: Social Security Number
$2,000 (3 of 14) - Not Timed
What classic fortune-telling toy was originally developed as a promotional product for the Brunswick Billiards company?
⬥ A: Magic 8-Ball
⬥ B: Vanishing Cue Stick
⬥ C: Krazy Korner Pocket
⬥ D: Baby's First Triangle Rack
$3,000 (4 of 14) - Not Timed
Named for a Aztec god and noted for the wavy braches of gills that grow from its head, the amphibian called the Axolotl is also commonly known as what?
⬥ A: Mexican salamander
⬥ B: German seal
⬥ C: Australian lizard
⬥ D: Egyptian pufferfish
$5,000 (5 of 14) - Not Timed
The letter "c" in Einstein's famous formula "E=mc2" refers to the speed of light as it passes through what?
