Washington State Geography
Not amber, but this fossilized tree product is Washington’s State gem.
What is petrified wood?
Actual Jeopardy TV show question July 2024
“I’m in the mood to help you Dude. You ain’t never had a friend like me.”
What is Aladdin?
"Friend Like Me"
This action can be a sign of sleepiness and sometimes boredom. Scientists think the purpose of this reflex might be to cool off the brain.
What is a yawn?
Actual Jeopardy TV show question December 2024
Rhyme time: A minor car accident that presumably dents a protective device.
What is a “Fender-Bender”?
4-10-24
The Guinness book of World Records says Richard Cadbury created the first chocolate box with this distinctive shape.
Hint: It's a big hit on Valentine's Day
What is a heart?
4-17-24
This WA city is described as “the people are so nice, they named it twice.
Hint: It's a small town in central Washington.
What is Walla Walla?
This was a Jeopardy TV show question in 2023
“I’m gonna be a mighty King so enemies beware.”
What is The Lion King?
("I Just Can't Wait To Be King")
The fall Equinox on September 22, 2025 means we have this much daylight vs. nighttime.
What is 12 hours each?
Equinox means "equal" in Latin and happens 2 times a year (Fall and Spring).
"An apple a day keeps the doctor away" means this.
What is apples are good to eat to stay healthy?
While not as much as coffee, chocolate does contain this: a chemical that can wake you up.
What is caffeine?
Knowing this Washington state capital is at the south end of Puget Sound is geography 101.
What is Olympia?
Actual Jeopardy question August 2024
“Here I stand in the light of day. Let the storm rage on. The cold never bothered me anyway.”
What is "Frozen"?
"Let it Go"
This is the most popular surname (last name) in the United States.
Hint: You know someone with this last name who works with Mrs. Dooley every week.
What is "Smith"?
Miss Smith is the Speech Language Pathology Assistant who has worked with Mrs. Dooley for 15 years.
That test was "a piece of cake". What does "a piece of cake" mean?
What is something that is easy?
Andes and Junior Mints are owned by this brand know for its “roll” and its “pop”
What is Tootsie?
4-17-24
You can indeed see Orcas around Orcas Island in this Pacific Northwest Sound
Hint: the name of the body of water
What is Puget Sound?
Actual Jeopardy TV show question: November 2024
“Be our guest. Be our guest. Put our service to the test.”
What is "Beauty and the Beast?"
"Be Our Guest"
This color of M&M's was discontinued in 1976 but reintroduced in 1987. Today, it's one of the main colors produced.
What is red?
Rhyme Time: Let’s get down to the Heart of the Matter, the most important part.
What is the “Nitty-Gritty”?
4-10-24
This candy is names for the sons of 2 large candy companies. Using just their last name initials, the patent for this candy that "melts in your mouth, not in your hand" was filed on March 3, 1941 and distributed to US soldiers fighting in WW II.
Hint: my favorite are plain but the peanut ones are good too.
What is "M&M's"?
At 14,410 feet, it’s one of North America’s highest volcanoes: A Puyallup name for it can be translated to “bring the water”.
Hint: we see it everyday when we come to school
What is: Mt. Rainier?
This was the actual final Jeopardy question on the TV show on 4/26/24.
“You’re welcome for the tides, the sun in the sky. You’re welcome. I’m just an ordinary Demi-guy.
"You're Welcome"
"Oh Thank Heaven" for this chain of convenience stores and for its Slurpees.
What is 7-Eleven?
4-10-24
I hope Greg doesn't "spill the beans" about the surprise party.
What does "spill the beans" mean?
What is to tell a secret or information that could ruin a surprise event?
Streetlights in Hershey, Pennsylvania are shaped like these foil-wrapped candies.
What are Hershey’s Kisses?
4-17-24