Final Jeopardy: Poets of Ancient Rome (8-1-24)

TODAY’S JEOPARDY! RERUN: Quarterfinal #7 of the 2024 Tournament of Champions that originally aired on 3/4/2024

The Final Jeopardy question (3/4/2024) in the category “Poets of Ancient Rome” was:

Far from Rome, this first century poet wrote, “the leader’s anger done, grant me the right to die in my native country”

Today’s Tournament of Champions contestants are: Ray Lalonde, a scenic artist from Toronto, Ontario; Melissa Klapper, a professor from Merion Station, PA; and Ike Barinholtz, a producer, writer & actor from Chicago, IL.

Round 1 Categories: Nonfiction – I Heard a Rumor – Hobbies & Pastimes – “V”acation Spots – Cocktails – Happy Hour

Melissa found the Jeopardy! round Daily Double in “Non-Fiction” under the $600 clue on the 14th pick of the round. She was in last place with $1,600, $1,000 less than Ray’s lead. Melissa made it a true Daily Double and she was RIGHT.

In 1513 this Florentine civil servant knocked out a handbook for rulers of his time called “Il Principe” show

WHO IS MACHIAVELLI?

Ray finished in the lead with $5,400. Ike was in second place with $4,800. Melissa was last with $3,800. All clues were shown.

Continue to the original recap with the rest of the game, more information about Final Jeopardy! and the triple stumpers