Jeopardy! is a true American institution, having entertained viewers for decades with its unique twist on the traditional quiz show format. Instead of giving contestants a question to answer, the show presents them with an answer, and they must respond with the correct question. This reverse format has become iconic, as have the show’s categories, which range from pop culture and history to science and “potpourri.” Hosted for years by the legendary Alex Trebek, Jeopardy! has made trivia a national pastime.
Perhaps no contestant is more famous than Ken Jennings, whose record-breaking 74-game winning streak remains unmatched. He took home millions of dollars before he was finally unseated by Nancy Zerg in a stunning upset. The game’s format, its fast-paced nature, and the way it challenges even the sharpest minds with categories ranging from the simple to the impossibly difficult have kept fans hooked for generations.
How well would you perform on the show? Do you have what it takes to keep up with trivia’s finest? In this Jeopardy-style quiz, you’ll get a taste of what contestants experience with categories that test a broad range of knowledge. Answer correctly, and you might just feel like a champion. Answer wrong, and—well, let’s hope it’s not a Daily Double! Test your trivia prowess and see if you have what it takes to dominate our Jeopardy-style quiz!
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Don’t let her focus on food-related quizzes fool you, Peg is a pro in many arenas. Even though she spends most of her free time whipping up delicious cookies and concocting new recipes for easy but impressive gluten-free cakes, Peg’s brain holds a vast collection of knowledge about everything from baby animals to what you need to know to graduate from different school grades. While she’s the first to admit everything she reads doesn’t necessarily stick in her head, Peg keeps her mind fresh by reading the Financial Post and Globe and Mail on the regular, and coming up with fantastic ideas for new quizzes. She’s a secret fan of gossip, too, so watch out for her intense celeb topics!
Did you know?
Jeopardy! was originally produced by talk show host and entertainment magnate Merv Griffin. With the exception of three years from 1975-1978 and a further five years from 1979-1984, the show has been on the air, challenging Americans’ general knowledge since 1964. The biggest single episode prize ever won was by Roger Craig in 2010, when he took home $77,000. He later came third in the Jeopardy!: Tournament of Champions, behind Brad Rutter and Ken Jennings. One of the most embarrassing episodes of Jeopardy! occurred in 2015, when two out of three contestants were knocked out before the final round. However badly the remaining contestant, Kristin Sausville, performed, she was destined to take home the prize.
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