Final Jeopardy: Cabinet Members (9-1-25)

TODAY’S JEOPARDY! RERUN: The 2nd semifinal in the Jeopardy! Invitational Tournament that originally aired on 3/3/2025.

The Final Jeopardy question in the category “Cabinet Members” was:

In order of fame, the first cabinet was Jefferson (later Prez), Hamilton (“My Shot” guy), Knox (of Fort fame), this attorney general

In the 2nd semifinal of the 2025 Jeopardy! Invitational Tournament, the players are: Matt Amodio, a quantitative researcher from New York, NY; Luigi de Guzman, an attorney from Arlington, VA; and Emily Sands, a benefits consultant from Chanhassen, MN.

Round 1 Categories: The Rockpile of History – Around the USA – Short but Sweet – Potpourr-only-E – Movies at the Mall – If You’re Sappy & You Know It

Emily found the Jeopardy! round Daily Double in “Around the USA” under the $800 clue on the 6th pick of the round. She was in last place with $600, $1,800 less than Luigi’s lead. Emily bet $1,000 and she was RIGHT.

“Queen City of the Wabash”, this city will literally have you on “High Ground” show

WHAT IS TERRE HAUTE?

Luigi finished in the lead with $8,800. Emily was second with $5,400 and Matt was last with $2,200. All clues were shown.

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

Here are the triple stumpers:

THE ROCKPILE OF HISTORY ($400) Sharing a name with an Irish castle, this illustrious rock was said to be used as a pillow by Jacob as he dreamed of a fancy ladder

IN YE OLDE 18th CENTURY BOOKSHOPPE ($400) Hey, Alexander Pope? Your 1711 “Essay on” this? We’ve got a few notes

STARS & CONSTELLATIONS ($1600) This brightest star in Lyra also has a 4-letter name & is part of the Summer Triangle

FACTS ABOUT FACTS ($1600) In a ’50s case, one of these fact-full statements to the court says, “appellants are of Negro origin & are” citizens of Kansas

BEGINS WITH “K” ($800) 2-word phrase for what 44 is in x3 + 17 = 44, or someone or something you are familiar with & can count on