Richard Banks, from Chicago, IL, was the first contestant who appeared on the 16th season of the U.S. version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? on September 11, 2017 and won $5,000 after answering his $20,000 question wrong.
Richard's Run To The Million[]
$500 (1 of 14) - Not Timed
Which of these is NOT a word that Edgar Allan Poe rhymes with "nevermore" in "The Raven," but rather a line of appliances sold by Sears?
⬥ A: Implore
⬥ B: Outpour
⬥ C: Explore
⬥ D: Kenmore
$1,000 (2 of 14) - Not Timed
An invasive species from Eastern Europe wreaking havoc on the Great Lakes, zebra mussels are identified by what distinctive pattern on their shell?
⬥ A: Stripes
⬥ B: Polka dots
⬥ C: Hashtags
⬥ D: Dollar signs
$2,000 (3 of 14) - Not Timed
On which of these websites will you find the articles "6 Workout Tips You Need to Know For Ramadan" and "5 Products to Get You Skin Eid Ready"?
⬥ A: Jewishteen.com
⬥ B: Catholicgal.com
⬥ C: Muslimgirl.com
⬥ D: Youngandbuddhist.com
$3,000 (4 of 14) - Not Timed
Developed in conjunction with the University of Oklahoma, TOTO was a portable data gathering device designed to be put into the middle of a what?
⬥ A: Earthquake
⬥ B: Hurricane
⬥ C: Tornado
⬥ D: Volcano
$5,000 (5 of 14) - Not Timed
Born Juaquin Malphurs, what rapper's stage name was partly inspired by his childhood love of Fozzie Bear from The Muppets?
⬥ A: Wiz Khalifa
⬥ B: Waka Floka Flame
⬥ C: Ghostface Killah
⬥ D: Fetty Wap
$7,000 (6 of 14) - Not Timed
Dubbed "breakfast for the 1%," a Wall Street-area Denny's offers the $300 "Grand Cru Slam," a normal meal with what expensive addition? "Ask the Audience" and "Plus One" lifelines used.
Bceoming a fashion staple among young women, what brand was founded in 1978 by an Australian surfer living in Southern California?
⬥ A: UGG
⬥ B: Forever 21
⬥ C: MAC Cosmetics
⬥ D: American Apparel
$20,000 (8 of 14) - Not Timed
Though it starts and ends at sea level as it stretches from San Francisco to NJ, what highway reaches an elevation of 8,640 feet on WY's Sherman Hill? "50:50" lifeline used.
