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Robert Kvinnesland, from Center Valley, Pennsylvania, appeared on the U.S. version of the show on August 29, 2000 and won $1,000 after incorrectly answering his $4,000 question. He did not use his “50:50” lifeline.

WWTBAM Run[]

Fastest Finger Question[]

Fastest Finger Question
Put the following tones in the order they appear on a standard piano scale, starting at the beginning.
⬥ A: La ⬥ B: Re
⬥ C: Ti ⬥ D: Mi
Out of 10 contestants, 2 contestants got it right, but Robert (with a time of 5.08 seconds) was faster to correctly answer B-D-A-C, making it to the hot seat.

Robert’s Run to the Million[]

$100 (1 of 15) - Not Timed
What product’s label advises “For best results, squeeze from bottom and flatten as you go up”?
⬥ A: Toothpaste ⬥ B: Mouthwash
⬥ C: Dental floss ⬥ D: Thighmaster
$200 (2 of 15) - Not Timed
Each Olympic year, starting in 1936, a series of runners carry what item from Greece to the country hosting the games?
⬥ A: Ball ⬥ B: Key
⬥ C: Torch ⬥ D: Ring
$300 (3 of 15) - Not Timed
According to a popular saying, you shouldn’t “cut off your nose to spite your” what?
⬥ A: Face ⬥ B: Hips
⬥ C: Fingers ⬥ D: Mother
$500 (4 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of these is not a shade of red?
⬥ A: Ruby ⬥ B: Cherry
⬥ C: Crimson ⬥ D: Aquamarine
$1,000 (5 of 15) - Not Timed
In the 1981 Men at Work song “Down Under,” what type of sandwich is mentioned?
⬥ A: Pastrami ⬥ B: BLT
⬥ C: Vegemite ⬥ D: Gyro
$2,000 (6 of 15) - Not Timed
An animal’s tail is considered prehensile if it can do what?
”Ask the Audience” and “Phone-a-Friend” lifelines used
⬥ A: Regenerate ⬥ B: Grasp
⬥ C: Sting ⬥ D: Swish
Ask the Audience Results: A: 37% ⬥ B: 41% ⬥ C: 10% ⬥ D: 12%
Robert decides to ask the audience, but they’re nearly split between A and B.

Robert then decides to call Allison, a home schooling mom. She believes it is B: Grasp.

Robert goes with her and wins $2,000.

$4,000 (7 of 15) - Not Timed
In an official game of volleyball, how many players are on the court at one time?
⬥ A: 12 ⬥ B: 6
⬥ C: 10 ⬥ D: 14
Total Prize Money: $1,000

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Preceded by
Christopher Ruth
U.S. Contestant (Season 1)
Robert Kvinnesland
Succeeded by
Ronald Moya
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