Q: I am an avid fan of “Jeopardy!” but there is one thing that has bothered me. It is my understanding that they tape several shows on one day. That would mean that the day’s winner would have to do multiple shows on one day, as long as they are winning. With the total concentration and recall needed to play the game, don’t they have a disadvantage because of exhaustion? Sometimes I wonder if this is not the reason there are so many one-day winners!

A: Playing — and winning — on “Jeopardy!” is strenuous, as Claire McNear detailed in her book “Answers in the Form of Questions: A Definitive History and Insider’s Guide to Jeopardy!” and many contestants anticipate that. Players have prepared by turning down their thermostats to match a chilly studio, “wear uncomfortable shoes” … (and) st

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