Get on Jeopardy!
1. Know the format
Answer in the form of a question
1. Watch reruns
Pay attention to common answers
1. Time the buzzer perfectly
Don't buzz in while the question is being read
This inquisitive sentence form is required for answering Jeopardy! clues.
What is a question?
2. Take the online test
You can only take it once per year
2. Read children's encyclopedias
They give a great overview without overloading you with information
2. Prime your category knowledge
Start thinking as soon as you see the categories
Jeopardy! champion James Holzhauer suggests contestants study using the children's version of this type of reference book.
What is an encyclopedia?
3. Audition for Jeopardy!
Come prepared with an anecdote
3. Know the code words
Some categories hints will always have one answer
3. Find the Daily Doubles
They're usually in the bottom three rows
This prairie-style architect married three times, including to Russian ballerina Olgivanna Lazovic.
Who was Frank Lloyd Wright?