Early on in a 1966 novel, this title character beats the protagonist in maze races; later on he bites him
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CATEGORY: Book Characters
CLUE: Early on in a 1966 novel, this title character beats the protagonist in maze races; later on he bites him
ANSWER: Algernon
About Today’s Final Jeopardy – Tuesday, 26 December 2023
In “Flowers for Algernon,” a 1966 novel by Daniel Keyes, the titular character Algernon, a mouse, initially outshines the main character, Charlie Gordon, in maze competitions. Algernon, having undergone a procedure to boost his intelligence, demonstrates advanced capabilities in contrast to Charlie, who suffers from intellectual challenges. Later in the story, after Charlie receives the same intelligence-enhancing surgery, the dynamics between him and Algernon evolve, marked by an incident where Algernon bites Charlie. This development is central to the book’s examination of themes regarding the enhancement of intelligence and the ethical considerations surrounding such scientific advancements.
Who Won Jeopardy Tonight? – Tuesday, 26 December 2023
Looking to find out who won Jeopardy tonight? Scroll down below to find out everyone’s final scores, as well as the scores after the Single Jeopardy and Double Jeopardy rounds!
| Returning Champion | Contestant | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Pennant Chicago, Illinois Sports Journalist & Announcer Winning Score: $20,800 Round 2 Score: $10,800 Round 1 Score: $3,600 | Emily Kawaler New York, New York Bioinformatician Final Score: $10,900 Round 2 Score: $16,200 Round 1 Score: $2,200 | Myles Karp Weston, Florida Journalist & Consultant Final Score: $4,799 Round 2 Score: $10,000 Round 1 Score: $3,600 |
Final Jeopardy Video – Tuesday, 26 December 2023
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Final Jeopardy is the final round of the popular American television game show Jeopardy!, in which participants test their knowledge in numerous areas by answering questions. In Final Jeopardy, participants are given a single clue and must wager a percentage of their existing earnings based on their confidence in their ability to successfully respond.
Each contestant surreptitiously writes down their wager during the commercial break. The Final Jeopardy clue is presented when the programme resumes, and participants have 30 seconds to write down their solution in the form of a question (e.g., “What is…?”). When the timer runs out, the host, reveals each contestant’s response and wager in ascending order of their pre-Final Jeopardy scores. The scores of contestants are adjusted based on whether their response is correct or incorrect, as well as the amount wagered. At the end of the round, the contestant with the highest score is proclaimed the winner.