"Lord of the Rings"
Actuarial Science
"Beauty and the Beast"
Western Kentucky University
Party Snacks
100

Known as Strider in Bree, this man is later revealed to be the heir to the throne of Gondor.

Who is Aragorn?

100

Actuaries often use this mathematical discipline to calculate probabilities and outcomes.

What is statistics?

100

The vain and arrogant hunter who wants to marry Belle.

Who is Gaston?

100

This is the official mascot of Western Kentucky University, a big, red, furry character.

Who is Big Red?

100

These bite-sized chips are often served with salsa, guacamole, or queso dip at parties.

What are tortilla chips?

200

This hobbit becomes Gollum after being corrupted by the One Ring.

Who is Sméagol?

200

This is the mathematical study of uncertainty and randomness, which forms the basis of actuarial science

What is probability?

200

This magical object allows Belle to see events happening far away.

What is the magic mirror?

200

This historic building is a symbol of WKU and is featured on its official seal.

What is Cherry Hall?

200

These crispy potato snacks, sliced thin and deep-fried, come in a variety of flavors like sour cream and onion or barbecue.

What are potato chips?

300

Frodo and Sam must journey into this fiery mountain to destroy the One Ring.

What is Mount Doom (or Orodruin)?

300

This type of insurance provides income to individuals who are unable to work due to illness or injury.

What is disability insurance?

300

This grumpy clock often argues with Lumière but remains loyal to the Beast.

Who is Cogsworth?

300

WKU’s athletic teams are known by this nickname, which reflects their campus location.

What are the Hilltoppers?

300

These fried appetizers, typically filled with cream cheese and crab, are a party staple in Chinese cuisine.

What are crab rangoons?

400

“Even the smallest person can change the course of the future” is said by this elf queen.

Who is Galadriel?

400

In property insurance, this is the amount the policyholder must pay out of pocket before the insurer pays a claim.

What is a deductible?

400

The Beast lives in this part of the castle, which Belle is forbidden to enter.

What is the West Wing?

400

This WKU women’s sport consistently dominates in Conference USA, competing in events like hurdles and relays.

What is track and field?

400

These small, round snacks are often made with meat or veggies and served with marinara or sweet chili sauce.

What are meatballs?

500

These large, wolf-like creatures are often ridden by Orcs in battle.

What are Wargs?

500

Actuarial science often supports this government program, which provides retirement, disability, and survivor benefits.

What is Social Security?

500

Belle’s father is an inventor; in the animated movie, he creates this quirky machine.

What is an automatic wood-chopping machine?

500

WKU’s mascot, Big Red, is a regular at games and is famous for this quirky and iconic dance move.

What is the "belly slide"?

500

Made with ground cornmeal, these fried or baked treats are popular in the Southern U.S. and often paired with barbecue.

What are hushpuppies?