The Final Jeopardy clue for Monday, December 9, 2024 is about European geography. Dave Bond, a retired grant manager from New York, became a two-time Jeopardy champion in Friday’s match after a very tight race. He will defend his solid two-day total of $51,400 against restaurant VP Bill McKinney from Massachusetts and ESL teacher Lisa O’Donnell from Virginia. Here are the question and answer for Final Jeopardy on 12/09/2024, plus the wagers and the winner of the match.
Final Jeopardy Question for December 9
The Final Jeopardy question for December 9, 2024 is in the category of “Islands of Europe” and has the following clue:
In February 1793 the French were repulsed in an attack on this island from one just north that they controlled
This clue’s answer can be found at the end of this article, so you can figure it out without spoilers.
Final Jeopardy Wagers and Winner for December 9
Bill became the new Jeopardy champion after the December 9 match. He gained enough money after the second round for a runaway lead heading into the segment, earning him the win despite the three contestants not being able to write down the right Final Jeopardy answer.
Bill was able to earn $22,000, getting a runaway lead by the skin of his teeth by getting the last clue correct. While he wasn’t able to come up with a response for Final Jeopardy, he cautiously bet no money.
Dave made a good attempt, coming up with “Malta,” though it was still incorrect. He dropped from $10,600 to $5,600 after a $5,000 bet. While he landed in second place, he won’t be disappointed with this over $50,000 total in winnings.
Lisa came up with “Corsica” that was close to being correct. She lost a wagered $6,799, dropping her total from $6,800 to $1 for third place.
Final Jeopardy Answer for December 9
The correct answer for Final Jeopardy on December 9, 2024 is “What is Sardinia?”
Anyone who knows the geography of the Mediterranean sea should be able to figure this clue out. The island of Corsica, controlled by France, is only about 7 miles north of the island of Sardinia, which is controlled by Italy. During the French Revolutionary Wars, Sardinia was invaded by French forces in 1793 from Corsica and involves the first military service of Napoleon Bonaparte before he became Emperor of France.
Some might know about Sardinia from recent news that the village of Ollolai is offering certain homes for only 1 euro dollar.
