Potara On Monday, September 24, 2024, high-school teacher Jen Feldman from New York returns as a two-day Jeopardy champion, thanks to a cautious but strategic bet in last Friday’s match. With a total of $27,850, she faces off against puzzle designer David Erb from Washington and writer Dana Schwartz from Los Angeles in her quest to extend her winning streak. Below is the Final Jeopardy question and answer for September 24, along with the wagers and the match winner.
Final Jeopardy Question for September 24
In the category of “19th Century Americans,” the Final Jeopardy clue reads:
Among those who attended his 1864 funeral were Ralph Waldo Emerson, Bronson Alcott, and Franklin Pierce.
Take a moment to think about your answer before revealing the correct response at the end of this guide.
Final Jeopardy Wagers and Winner for September 24
David emerged as the new Jeopardy champion for September 24, despite all contestants struggling to answer Final Jeopardy correctly. With a solid lead of $30,000 heading into the final round—more than double that of his opponents—David's total was significantly boosted by two Daily Doubles, netting him $13,000. Although he wagered $12,345 and lost a substantial amount, he secured victory with a final total of $17,655.
Jen, with $8,800, made a close guess with “Thoreau,” wagering $4,001 and finishing in second place with $4,799. Dana, who started with $6,400, guessed Frederick Douglass, lost $5,000, and ended up in third place with $1,400.
Final Jeopardy Answer for September 24
The correct response for Final Jeopardy on September 24, 2024, is “Who is Nathaniel Hawthorne?”
Nathaniel Hawthorne, the author of “The Scarlet Letter,” passed away in May 1864 at the age of 59 during a tour in the White Mountains. He had been suffering from stomach pain and wanted to spend time with his friend, Franklin Pierce, the 14th president of the United States. Hawthorne wrote the biography “The Life of Franklin Pierce” in 1952, portraying him as a dignified statesman and soldier. However, Bronson Alcott, a neighbor, felt Hawthorne was too unwell for such a journey.
Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau were among Hawthorne’s neighbors during his time in Concord, Massachusetts. Both Emerson and Alcott served as pallbearers at Hawthorne’s funeral.