Final Jeopardy: Shakespearean Geography (11-21-14)
The Final Jeopardy question (11/21/2014), in the category “Shakespearean Geography” was: Of the 5 cities mentioned in Shakespeare’s play titles, it’s the only one not found in Europe. It’s been...
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Final Jeopardy: 20th Century Presidential Elections (11-20-14)
The Final Jeopardy question (11/20/2014), in the category “20th Century Presidential Elections” was: In this year, there were no Pres’s or VPs running, but 3 of the 4 men on...
Final Jeopardy: 21st Century Books (11-19-14)
The Final Jeopardy question (11/19/2014), in the category “21st Century Books” was: Set in the Great Depression, this 2006 novel has an epigraph from “Horton Hatches the Egg”. The winner...
Final Jeopardy: French Literature (11-18-14)
The Final Jeopardy question (11/18/2014), in the category “French Literature” was: Its first chapter recalls “the little scallop-shell of pastry, so richly sensual under its severe, religious folds”. The second...
Final Jeopardy: The Other Side of the Globe (11-17-14)
The Final Jeopardy question (11/17/2014), in the category “The Other Side of the Globe” was: This capital city, which at 12,330 miles is farthest from Madrid, is named for a...
Final Jeopardy: Opera (11-14-14)
The Final Jeopardy question (11/14/2014), in the category “Opera” was: In an 1893 opera that was its composer’s greatest success, Peter & Gertrud are the parents of these 2 characters....
Final Jeopardy: Tunnels (11-13-14)
The Final Jeopardy question (11/13/2014), in the category “Tunnels” was: These 2 islands that begin with the same letter are linked by the 33.5 mile Seikan rail tunnel, the world’s...
Final Jeopardy: The U.S. Constitution (11-12-14)
The Final Jeopardy question (11/12/2014), in the category “The U.S. Constitution” was: The 3 Latin phrases found in the Constitution are “pro tempore”, “ex post facto” & this legal 2-word...
Final Jeopardy: The Oxford English Dictionary (11-11-14)
The Final Jeopardy question (11/11/2014), in the category “The Oxford English Dictionary” was: As of 2013, this 3-letter verb common in sports, theater & politics has the largest entry in...
Final Jeopardy: State Holidays (11-10-14)
The Final Jeopardy question (11/10/2014), in the category “State Holidays” was: This is the only state that honors a former U.S. Secretary of State with his own legal holiday. The...
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