(WDNews) – Alabama was in the spotlight on national television Tuesday when the game show “Jeopardy!” dedicated an entire category to the state.
The category, titled “Around Alabama,” appeared on the first Jeopardy board in episode 12 of the show’s 42nd season. Contestants were quizzed on Alabama landmarks and history, with clues featuring cities such as Enterprise and Albertville.
Returning champion Steven Olson, of Delaware, and contestant Hester Bass, of New Mexico, handled the Alabama questions with ease.
Clues in the category included:
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For $200: “With millions made there, Albertville is ‘Capital of the World’ for these, which we love when our house is burning and hate when parking.” (Answer: What are fire hydrants?)
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For $400: “Home to the Tigers, this college town founded in 1836 has a name inspired by Oliver Goldsmith’s poem ‘The Deserted Village.’” (Answer: What is Auburn?)
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For $600: “This national forest in the center of the state shares its name with a NASCAR superspeedway nearby.” (Answer: What is Talladega?)
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For $800: “In 1919, the city of Enterprise erected a monument to this pest which forced its farmers to shift to growing crops.” (Answer: What is the boll weevil?)
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For $1,000: “Once occupied by the French, Alabama’s southernmost point is on this island that has a name like an heir to the French throne.” (Answer: What is Dauphin Island?)
The appearance marked another moment where Alabama culture and history found its way into the long-running trivia show.
