General Conference Jeopardy April 2014

General Conference Jeopardy Questions April 2014

            How we do it:  Get file cards or sticky notes and write one point value on the face of each card. Write, or cut out and paste the corresponding question on the back of each card. (Side note:  I tried to put the easier questions as the 100 point values and increase in difficulty of questions, but often what seemed easy vs. hard to me, was very different from the participants perspectives. Feel free to rearrange the order of point values and questions according to what you think is best.) Ok back to the directions:  If you have a moderator, they can have the answers or just put the answer on the back of the card also.  Stick all the cards in a vertical column under their respective headings  (on a wall or some other smooth flat surface that is visible to everyone in the group.)  (Another side note: You don’t have to use each category.  I just couldn’t resist making more and more headings and questions. There are way too many to use in one setting.) So, depending upon how many categories you use, you should have that many columns. I use different colored sticky notes for each category, but that is just because we have tons of colored sticky notes laying around the house.  (Oh wait, here is one more side note: If you are really short on time, you don’t even have to put the questions on the back of the cards. The moderator can just look on the paper and read out the appropriate question and answer. This saves prep time, but it takes longer during the actual game play, because the moderator has to shuffle through pages and locate the right question. That is how we did it at first, but the kids got impatient while I searched through the pages. Also, the first time we just wrote the categories and the point values on a white board and erased them as we answered them.  That way we didn’t even have to waste sticky notes!)    Ok. For real now. Back to the explanation. I won’t digress again. 

             Divide into two or more teams. Each team takes turns sending one player up to choose a sticky note.  Their team may help them decide which one to choose.  They (or the moderator) reads the question on the back. The team can confer and then say an answer. It does not have to be the person who chose the sticky note. Team members can use their notes from conference. (You will have to decide ahead of time a rule for if people can use their smart phones, etc. to pull up the talk right then to find an answer.) If the team gets it right, they keep the sticky note, and a player from the next team gets to come choose a note.  If they don’t get it right, another team can answer for a chance to get the sticky note.  Continue till sticky notes are gone, or until everyone’s attention span has worn out.  Teams tally their points to see who won. You don’t have to phrase the answer in a question like in the TV version.  This is just a loose approximation of the real Jeopardy game.  Also, the idea for this whole game is to encourage discussion about the talks.  Give people time to share what they learned, how they felt or what they liked about conference. It is great if people want to point out other good aspects from the same talk, or link similar concepts from other talks during conference.  The most surprising thing that I learned from this game is how much the little kids actually listened and learned!  Often, they recalled stories and ideas, even when it seemed like they were not even paying attention! 

            I have tried to include the source with the answers. Sometimes I even managed to put the time marker of when the referenced quote was said in the talk, if you want to watch it on lds.org. Unfortunately, I did not have time to do every question, but hopefully it is enough information.

I hope you have fun with it! 

Deanne

Statistics

100	Is this session an annual or semi-annual conference?	Annual
200	How many new temples were announced?      BONUS 100  How many will be in operation when all the announced and under construction temples are completed?	None 170
300	85 percent of church members live within how far from a temple?	200 miles  (Elder Cook 9:09)
400	Which General Presidency was changed?      BONUS 100  Who is the new president?	Sunday School Tad R.Callister
500	Approximately how many missionaries are out in the field?	83,000

Modern Times

100	Holland talked about many people’s view of God in these modern times.  What kind of God do people want today?	This age wants “comfortable Gods, smooth Gods. . . who not only don’t rock the boat, they don’t even row it!”       8:45
200	Sister Reeves talked about internet filters.  What kind did she say was the only one that would really work?	“The personal, internal filter that comes from a deep and abiding testimony of our Heavenly Father’s love  and our Savior’s atoning sacrifice for each one of us.”  5:55
300	Elder Anderson said, “ The world will not glide calmly toward what?        BONUS 100  Brigham Young prophesied that as the church would spread, prosper, grow and extend, also in proportion what else would happen?	The second coming of the Savior. The power of Satan would rise.                 1:07
400	Elder Cook said, “We finally have the ______ the _____ and the ______ for families to accomplish this glorious work of salvation.	doctrine, temples and technology  3:28
500	In his talk  on Saturday afternoon, Elder Nelson said, “Political campaigns and marketing strategies widely employ public opinion polls to shape their plans. Results of their plans are informative, but could hardly be used as grounds to justify ________ __ _____ ________.”	“disobedience to God’s commands. “ 10:03

Stories

100	What made Elder Scott seriously consider serving a mission?	The girl he liked (future wife) said she was only going to marry a returned missionary.
200	Elder Uchtdorf told a story about a man who was unhappy about the amount of bread he was served at a restaurant.  What concept was he illustrating?	Gratitude
300	A boy was walking by a road side and Sister Jean A. Stevens was driving by and had the idea she needed to stop and help him.  Tell what happened next, and what principle she was explaining.	She drove past, but didn’t stop because she didn’t want to frighten him. But got the feeling a second time, so she went back. It turned out that he had missed the bus and was walking home from school. He walked for an hour and a half and was still far from home and was scared and in despair. He walked behind a pile of gravel and kneeled down and prayed for help.  A few minutes later is when she drove by. How near our Father in Heaven is and how much he desires to help us, and that he is watching over us.
400	What scripture story did Elder Ballard use to illustrate the principle of “follow up?”	The story in the book of Acts when Peter and John went to the temple gate and they saw a lame man who lay there and asked for alms.  They couldn’t give him gold, but the invited him to “rise up and walk.”  Then he took him by the hand and “lifted him up.”
500	Elder W. Craig Zwick’s wife jumped out of the moving semi-truck. Why? and What was the principle he was explaining?	The cabin was filled with smoke and she thought the engine was on fire and she thought it was going to blow up. She wanted to save their son. “No Corrupt Communication.”

  

Quotes

100	Elder Perry talked about obedience.  In relation to obedience, What article of Faith did he quote?	The third.
200	Elder Eyring said, “God makes it attractive to choose the right by letting us feel the effects of our choices. If we choose the right, we will find happiness in time. … …Those effects are sure, but they are often delayed for a purpose, If the blessings were immediate choosing the right would not  ________  _______.”	Build faith. 15:28
300	After telling the story about the father who was about to die, and how the family had one last reunion, and how they used the gospel to help them through their trial, Sister Jean A. Stevens said, “The gospel is not a weight, it is _________.”	Wings.  9:10
400	Elder Nelson explained: Keeping divine commandments brings blessings _____ _____.  Breaking divine commandments brings a loss of blessings    _______  ______.	“EVERY TIME” (for both blanks)  6:22
500	Quote the poem by President Monson in his Sunday morning address.  Here is a start, “I have wept in the night…”	“I have wept in the night, for the shortness of sight, that to somebody’s need made me blind. But I never have yet felt a tinge of regret, for being a little too kind.”  2:57

  

Humor

100	During which talk did someone in your group fall asleep?
200	Elder Zwick started his talk by telling about a child who was practicing his piano. A salesman asked through the open window, “Is your mother home?”  What did the child reply?      Bonus 100  What is the principle he was demonstrating?	“What do you think?” How nice it would be if, in our conversion, we had the dedication and desire to keep the commandments without anyone constantly reminding us.
300	Why did the friend of Elder Bednar say that he needed a new truck, and how did his wife respond?	Him: To get milk at the store for their children if there was a storm, and he could only get there in a 4-wheel drive truck.  Her: If we buy a truck, we will have no money for milk.
400	The new T-shirt slogan from this conference will probably be from Marcos A. Aidukaitis’s talk when he said we should not do what?	“One should not roam through garbage.”
500	Which speaker wins the “most interesting and enthusiastic voice” award?	Marcos A. Aidukaitis  (Sunday afternoon session)

Challenges

100	Perry, “I invite all members to obtain…” What?      Bonus 100: We should replace our fear with real faith and do what?	A copy of Preach my Gospel Invite someone once a quarter to be taught by the full time missionaries
200	Tell one thing that you felt challenged to do or change or improve in your life.
300	Elder Marcos A. Aidukaitis gave us 3 ways to recognize the truth. What are they?	1. observe its fruits. 2. experiment on the word ourselves. 3. personal revelation
400	In order to protect our divine destiny, what did Elder Cook say should be at the top of our priorities?	Family commitments and expectations, (and doing Family history work, is a fruitful activity for the whole family on the Sabbath day.)  14: 48
500	President Monson gave us several things to work on – all related to loving one another. What were some things that we could do?	Strive always to be considerate and sensitive to the thoughts and feelings and circumstances.  Do not demean, or belittle. Be compassionate and encouraging. Do not destroy another’s confidence through careless words and actions. Forgiveness.  Treat others with love: smile, wave, compliment, show interest in others activities, patience, visiting one who is ill, sincere words of appreciation, begin now to express love to all of God’s children. As we arise each morning determine to respond with love and kindness to whatever might come our way. 10: 54

Just Stuff

100	Where did the 70 year old lady in the Philippines keep her temple recommend?	Under her pillow
200	How did the man on the airplane comfort his wife who kept screaming in fear of the turbulence?	He told her they would be safe because Elder Nelson was on the plane.
300	Why did Elder Zivic not make it on his hike to Delicate Arch, but the rest of his family did?	He followed a man who looked like he knew where he was going, but ended up in the wrong place, but his family followed the signs and made it to the right place.
400	Where was Heinrich Eyring baptized?	In a pool of rainwater
500	What did Elder Rasband say protected Tory during the tornado?	Angels.

Similes

100	Bishop Gary E. Stevenson - Olympic 4 minutes	Our life here on earth
200	Elder Neil L. Andersen - Whirlwinds	Trials and temptations
300	Elder David A. Bednar - Load of Wood	The load provided the traction to help him out of the snow and get back on the road. We each carry a load:  Demands & opportunities, obligations & privileges,  afflictions & blessings , options & constraints.  Does our load provide the spiritual traction we need?  3:20
400	Elder L. Tom Perry – Teams of Horses	There were several nuances to this. Accept anything that is reasonable. Possibilities are: The team has to know they have to obey the driver. The driver is the Lord. The driver is also the trainer of the horses. A small tug from the driver is like a prompting from the Holy ghost.
500	(This isn’t really a simile, but I couldn’t find another obvious one, and this is a really good concept.) Elder Packer pointed out that of all the titles God could have used for himself, he prefers to be called what?	Father. 4:05

Extra Credit Round:  Print one set of cards for each team. Cut out the squares, keeping each set separate from each other.  Put the speakers in one pile and mix them. Put the topics in another pile and mix them. Give each team a set of speaker cards and a set of topics cards. Set a timer for 1 or 2 minutes and say go. Let each team work together to match them back together. The team with the most matches when the timer beeps wins.  (Or forget the timer and just say the first one to finish wins.)

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf	Gratitude
Elder Carlos H. Amado	Jesus Christ
Elder Neil L. Andersen	Surviving Spiritual Whirlwinds
Elder M. Russell Ballard	Missionary Work
Elder L. Tom Perry	Obedience
Elder Lawrence E. Corbridge	Joseph Smith and the truths he restored
Elder D. Todd Christofferson	Resurrection of Christ
Elder Michael John U. Teh	Material Possessions vs. Treasures in Heaven

Elder Quentin L. Cook	Family History and Temple Work
Ronald A. Rasband	Service and Discipleship (using the Tornado in Oklahoma as a theme)
Henry B. Eyring	Honored the example of his great-grandfather. The duties of building eternal family relationships. Covenants.
Robert D. Hales	Savior like Obedience
Thomas S. Monson	Love

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General Conference Jeopardy October 2012

Challenge to Change

100	Elder Scott challenged us to do more Family History and Temple work.  What was the blessing for teens if they do this? (They could eliminate the influence of the adversary.)
200	On Sunday Morning Pres. Monson challenged us to take inventory of our lives. What are we supposed to look for?  (Blessings Large and Small)
300	Elder Eyring – I challenge you to go ‘for the Lord’ to someone, despite any fear you might have to extend _____ & _____.  And what does he promise?  (Love & Forgiveness.)  (Promise = you will feel the love of the Savior for that person and for His love for you.   If you do this often enough and long enough you will feel a change in your very nature to be more like Christ.)
400	Uchdorf – what was one of the biggest regrets that people said they had as they prepared to die?  What should we do to avoid feeling this way at the end of our life?  (They didn’t spend more time with their family and/or could have spent more time being happy.)
500	Bednar-- “Do you and I still possess weapons of our rebellion?  If so…”  What do we need to do?  (Repent.  Now.)
600	What was the “show stopper” talk of this conference (In other words – it hit hard, will make people uncomfortable and incite debate, but was very powerful and totally necessary for our times.) (I believe this was by Elder Oakes about children, but answers could vary.  Encourage discussion!)

Analogies

100	Uchtdorf – What was he referring to when he said,  “Like the boy who dipped his toe in the water and claimed he went swimming…”  (Living the gospel only partially)
200	Ballard – Likened honey (a very perfect and complete food) to what?  And the bees to what?  (Honey = the gospel  bees = workers in the church.)
300	Elder Anderson (?)-- Choosing to distance ourselves from the church is like what?  (Leaving the storm cellar just as the tornado comes into view.)
400	Elder Nash took a hike up a steep, narrow, dangerous mountain peak called Wine-a- peach-u (sp?).  There are cables bolted into the mountainside along the route so hikers can hang on.  Then he said there is something in the gospel that is like those cables.  What principle is it?  (Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ)
500	Whiting – at the Hawaii temple, he toured the temple to review the progress and quality.  There were two things he spoke about that were unsatisfactory in the temple.  What were the 2 things and then what did he liken these things to in our life? (Grit on the walls and a crooked square of stained glass. ) (We need to eliminate the flaws and imperfections in our life – no matter how small)
600	Elder Nash said Faith and reason are like _____? (2 wings of an aircraft.  Both are essential to maintain flight.  If reason seems to contradict faith, pause.  Do not discard faith anymore than you would discard one of the wings on an aircraft.  )

Stories

100	Elder Gay- What did he buy with his allowance when he was 11.  Then what problem did he have when he turned 12.  What was the concept he was illustrating?  ( Movie Ticket & 5 candy bars)  (The ticket cost more and he could only by 3 candy bars.) (The worth of Integrity)
200	Monson - What happened to the Jumbotron?  How did it get fixed?  (Broken right before the big performance) (All the youth knelt down and prayed. Then the technician said it was luck.)
300	Elder Packer told a story about being in a boat in a storm, and something went wrong so they couldn’t make it to shore safely.  What went wrong, and What was he trying to Illustrate.  BONUS: What song tied in with this and he said he loved?  500 extra points if your team sings it.  (The guys who were supposed to have the light were not there.  Brightly beams our Fathers Mercy hymn # 335.)
400	Elder Echo Hawk told of a scary experience when he was a young man.  He told about a really mean military sergeant who was swearing and insulting each new person as he came to them.  What happened when he got to Elder Echo Hawk? How did Elder echo hawk show courage?  What were the results.  What can we learn from this story?  (Dumped out the contents of his duffle bag, rifled through it and picked up his Book of Mormon, then quietly asked him if he was a Mormon and if he believed in the book.) (He shouted, Yes Sir. In response.)  (The mean guy quietly walked past and did not try to humiliate him.)  (The rest of the answers will vary)
500	Tell your favorite story and how it related to a gospel concept. (Answers will vary.  More than one person can share.)
600	Which two speakers told the same story about Peter and the other apostles going back to fishing after Christ’s death, and Christ’s questions and instructions when he spoke with them on the shore. (Holland and Hales)

Lists

100	Sister Dibb told a story about a t-shirt that she saw on a young girl at the grocery store.  Based off that shirt, she came up with her own T-shirt Slogan.  It said “I’m a Mormon…” Then she had three phrases following.  What were the three phrases?  (I know it!  I live it! I love it!)
200	Elder Cook said there are 2 challenges that lessen commitment and contributes to the moral decline of our day.  There were actually 5 that he grouped into 2 categories. So just try to get at least one from each of the two areas.   (1. Unkindness, violence and domestic abuse 2. Sexual immorality and impure thoughts.)
300	What did Elder Clarke list on that first card he filled out when his teacher asked him to write what he had thought about during the sacrament that day.  What did he leave off the list ?   (basket ball game and the date from the night before.) (Christ.)
400	Bednar-  5 things to be converted unto the Lord by Samual the Lamanite.  Tel us a couple.  (1. believe in the teachings & prophecies of the prophets. 2. exercising faith in Jesus Christ  3. repenting 4. Experiencing a mighty change of heart 5. Becoming firm and steadfast in the faith.)
500	Elder Perry listed 5 things that strengthen family cultures.  ( 1. Pray in earnest that Heavenly Father will help them love, understand and guide their children.  2.  Hold FHE scriptures and eat together as often as possible 3. Use the church support network (teachers, and presidencies)   4.  Share their testimonies often  5.  Organize families with clear rules, expectations, wholesome traditions and economics.)
600	Elder Clarke talked about the sacrament.  He listed 5 principles that can bless our lives as we partake of the sacrament. Name a few of them.   (1. Have a feeling of gratitude to Heavenly Father for the Atonement.    2. Remember that we are renewing our baptismal covenants.    3. Feel forgiven of our sins if we have spent time before sacrament meeting repenting.   4.  We can receive inspiration to solutions to our problems during sacrament meeting.   5.   Help us be filled with the Holy Ghost)

Trivia

100	How old can youth be when they serve missions now?   (boys = 18 girls = 19)
200	Is this an annual or semi-annual general conference? (Semi-annual)
300	When do we start using the new youth instruction curriculum? (January)
400	How much honey does a bee make in it’s lifetime. (one twelfth of a teaspoon)
500	How many years has it been since President Monson was called as a general authority? (49 years)
600	Who was the first 19 year old to serve in the same mission as Elder Cook? (Elder Holland)

Quotes

100	Sister Burton was talking about serving others when she coined this catch phrase-   (Observe and Serve)
200	Elder Cook quoted his father as saying, “God will hold men responsible for what?  (Every tear they cause their wives to shed.)
300	What did Elder Uchtdorf say about how we portray our busyness? (“We wear our busyness as a badge of honor - as though being busy by itself is an accomplishment or a sign of a superior life.”)  He said he  tried to imagine the Savior bustling between meetings and trying to get a list of urgent things done.  But couldn’t.
400	Elder Cook  was talking about the spiritual drought in our times and he quoted a  Baptist Theologian who said,  “_____________of an entire civilization has been wounded.”   (The spiritual immune system)
500	Elder Nelson told a story about a good clergyman of another faith. What is the significance of the words, “Stop the boys on the bikes?”  (It was Jerry’s revelation as an answer to his prayer to know how to help his friend Priscilla who was depressed and despondent and had lost her faith in God, and he didn’t know how to help her.)
600	Elder Anderson quoted who when he said, “Every person eventually is backed up to the wall of faith and there must make his stand.  Don’t be surprised when it happens to you.”  (President Ezra Taft Benson)