Jeopardy! Winner Today: $28,200 & a Spot in the Semifinals!

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Below, you’ll come across the clue for Final Jeopardy on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. So far, Will Wallace and Amy Hummel have secured their spots as semifinalists in the Jeopardy Tournament of Champions. Both of their matches had exceptionally tough Final Jeopardy questions, and we anticipate another challenging one today. Today’s contestants are system specialist Greg Jolin from New Hampshire, software engineer Neilesh Vinjamuri from Pennsylvania, and engineer Weckiai Rannila from New Mexico. Here is the question, answer, wagers, and the winner for Final Jeopardy on 1/29/2025.

Final Jeopardy Question for January 29

On the evening of January 29, 2025, the final Jeopardy question in the “English Literature” category will read as follows:

The answer you are seeking is a classic work written by an author who used the pseudonym Lewis Carroll. This narrative is filled with whimsical characters such as the Cheshire Cat and the Mad Hatter, and its title contains the word “looking.” What is “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”?

In the second part of this 17th-century piece, it is stated, “Now, I stand at the conclusion of my voyage; my laborious days have come to a close

To prevent spoilers, the right answer to this clue has been provided at the end of this guide.

Final Jeopardy Wagers and Winner for January 29

In the January 29th contest, Neilish clinched victory with an insurmountable advantage. Everyone correctly answered Final Jeopardy that day too.

Neil accumulated a total of $28,200 during the game, answering correctly at each turn. Since he had ample money, he didn’t have to risk any during Final Jeopardy. As a result, he secured a spot in the semifinals.

Initially, Weckiai trailed by $4,600, but she managed to secure an additional $2,999 through a wager. As a result, she finished in the runner-up position with a total of $7,599.

In the end, Greg was left with $800 as he missed out on several Daily Double opportunities. However, his accurate answer in Final Jeopardy added an extra $231 to his winnings, placing him in third position with a total of $1,031.

Final Jeopardy Answer for January 29

The correct answer for Final Jeopardy on January 29, 2025 is “What is The Pilgrim’s Progress?”

Back in the day, around 1678, I stumbled upon a powerful book known as “The Pilgrim’s Progress.” In simpler terms, it’s called “John Bunyan’s Journey from This World to the Next.” This tale is held in high regard within Protestant literature. Fast forward six years later, in 1684, I found that the author had penned a sequel, or as they call it, Part II.

In Chapter 10: The Pilgrims at Home, a quote reads, “Now I stand at the conclusion of my path; my arduous days are behind me.” However, the subsequent line, “I am about to behold the crown of thorns and the face that was scorned for me,” might make the riddle too straightforward.

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