Jeopardy! Preparation

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<p>I don't know if this is the best forum to post this, but oh well...</p>

<p>So I took the Jeopardy Teen Tournament online test back in February, and to my surprise, I happened to qualify. I have an audition scheduled for this Saturday, the 20th of June, in Los Angeles. I've watched the show for several years, and I understand the rules and workings of the game. My question is about study methods.</p>

<p>Can anyone recommend any ways to review for the audition (such as studying certain books, websites, etc.)? I understand that I could practice watching the show over and over again, which I have done nearly every day for the past two months or so. I have the World Almanac 2009 and some other reference books, but I would like more helpful resources.</p>

<p>I know the audition day is rather close, but I want to do some review the days before in order to build on my knowledge. If anyone can help me, I would greatly appreciate it.</p>

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<p>First, congrats on qualifying! That is an accomplishment unto itself! I know, because I went to a tryout in NYC a number of years ago and didn’t get past the first round. </p>

<p>That said, it is impossible to cram for trivia. You should know some of their most popular topics…presidents, Shakespeare, etc. Of course, reading the World Almanac couldn’t hurt…</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>I’d recommend looking at academic team competition questions.</p>

<p>The questions on the actual show are MUCH easier than the qualifying ones so that they can weed out the bad and make the show interesting (with people who actually know lots of uselessness!) [I don’t mean that in an offensive way at ALL. I know someone who was on the Teen tourney last year. XD]</p>

<p>Anyways… CONGRATZ. lol</p>