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"Jeopardy!" Mania Trivia Quiz

Some trivia on the TV game show "Jeopardy!" All inductions are included.

A multiple-choice quiz by dg_dave. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
dg_dave

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
143,703

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
7294

Last 3 plays: Guest 68 (6/10), Guest 72 (3/10), Guest 170 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who hosted "Jeopardy!" in the 1970s? Hint

Peter Marshall

Alex Trebek

Art Fleming

Bill Cullen

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Question 2 of 10

2. What anniversary will "Jeopardy!" celebrate in 2004 with Alex Trebek as host? Hint

10th

15th

20th

25th

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Question 3 of 10

3. Have there been any "spinoffs" for "Jeopardy!"

Yes

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Question 4 of 10

4. How much money did the grand prize winner receive in "Super Jeopardy!" played on Saturday nights in 1990 on ABC? Hint

$1,000,000

$250,000

$500,000

$100,000

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many wins did a contestant need to reach the Tournament of Champions? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many categories were offered in the Jeopardy! or Double Jeopardy! rounds? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Has there been a "Jeopardy!" video game made?

Yes

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the highest amount one clue is worth in Double Jeopardy! in 2003? Hint

$1,500

$5,000

$1,000

$2,000

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Question 9 of 10

9. Can a contestant win with only $1?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who composed the "think" music for Final Jeopardy! Hint

Merv Griffin

Alex Trebek

Alan Thicke

Gloria Loring

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who hosted "Jeopardy!" in the 1970s?

Answer: Art Fleming

Alex Trebek became host of "Jeopardy!" in 1984, after almost ten years of being off the air.

2. What anniversary will "Jeopardy!" celebrate in 2004 with Alex Trebek as host?

Answer: 20th

"Jeopardy!" started with Alex Trebek in 1984.

3. Have there been any "spinoffs" for "Jeopardy!"

Answer: Yes

Jeff Probst (of "Survivor" fame) hosted a game show originally on VH1 entitled "Rock and Roll Jeopardy!"

4. How much money did the grand prize winner receive in "Super Jeopardy!" played on Saturday nights in 1990 on ABC?

Answer: $250,000

The winners each week won $50,000, and then in the finals, the winner won $250,000, as "Super Jeopardy!" was played in points and not dollars.

5. How many wins did a contestant need to reach the Tournament of Champions?

Answer: 5

As in most game shows, "Jeopardy!" required a champion to win 5 times to make their Tournament of Champions.

6. How many categories were offered in the Jeopardy! or Double Jeopardy! rounds?

Answer: 6

There were six catergories, with five dollar amounts, with each "answer" getting progressively harder.

7. Has there been a "Jeopardy!" video game made?

Answer: Yes

Nintendo came out with a "Super Jeopardy!" console game in 1991. Windows has had several version of "Jeopardy!" released.

8. What is the highest amount one clue is worth in Double Jeopardy! in 2003?

Answer: $2,000

In 2002, the top clue was increased from $1,000 to $2,000.

9. Can a contestant win with only $1?

Answer: Yes

It rarely happens, but a contestant can win with only $1. It has happened before.

10. Who composed the "think" music for Final Jeopardy!

Answer: Merv Griffin

Alan Thicke and Gloria Loring have composed game show themes, but it was the show's creator, Merv Griffin, that created the "think" music for "Jeopardy!"

Source: Author dg_dave

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