Far from Rome, this first-century poet wrote, “the leader’s anger done, grant me the right to die in my native country”
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CATEGORY: Poets of Ancient Rome
CLUE: Far from Rome, this first-century poet wrote, “the leader’s anger done, grant me the right to die in my native country”
ANSWER: Ovid
About Today’s Final Jeopardy – Monday, 4 March 2024
The poet who yearned, “the leader’s anger done, grant me the right to die in my native country” from afar in the first century was Ovid. Known formally as Publius Ovidius Naso, he stood out in the Roman literary scene for masterpieces like “Metamorphoses” and “Ars Amatoria.” His life took a stark turn when, in 8 AD, he was exiled by Emperor Augustus to Tomis, now known as Constanța in modern-day Romania, a significant distance from Rome. The precise reasons for his banishment are largely speculative, with Ovid himself suggesting it was due to “carmen et error” (a poem and a mistake), which alludes to the provocative nature of his work and perhaps a private misstep. While in exile, he penned “Tristia” and “Epistulae ex Ponto,” poetic collections that convey his sorrow and yearning for Rome, as well as his appeals for leniency from the emperor. Despite his pleas, Ovid remained in exile, where he passed away in 17 AD, never seeing Rome again.
Who Won Jeopardy Tonight? – Monday, 4 March 2024
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ray Lalonde Toronto, Ontario Canada Scenic Artist Final Score: $21,800 Round 2 Score: $13,800 Round 1 Score: $5,400 | Melissa Klapper Merion Station, Pennsylvania Professor Final Score: $13,199 Round 2 Score: $21,400 Round 1 Score: $3,800 | Ike Barinholtz Chicago, Illnois Producer, Writer & Actor Winning Score: $28,601 Round 2 Score: $14,800 Round 1 Score: $4,800 |
Final Jeopardy Video – Monday, 4 March 2024
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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.