Alex Trebek Memoir Touches On Life, Career And Cancer Diagnosis

The transcript discusses Alex Trebek's career, starting with his debut on Jeopardy in 1984. It highlights his memoir, 'The Answer Is...: Reflections on My Life,' which he wrote after being diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. Trebek provides a health update, stating that his treatment is going well. The memoir covers his childhood, career, and personal reflections, with chapters styled like Jeopardy questions. Despite health challenges, Trebek aims to continue hosting Jeopardy, which plans to return after a pandemic hiatus.

In what year did Alex Trebek start hosting Jeopardy?

• 1974

• 1984

• 1994

• 2004

What prompted Alex Trebek to write his memoir?

• His diagnosis with stage four pancreatic cancer

• His retirement from Jeopardy

• A request from his fans

• A milestone anniversary of Jeopardy

How does Trebek describe the structure of his memoir?

• A continuous narrative

• A series of interviews

• A collection of essays

• Short chapters titled like Jeopardy questions

What aspect of Trebek's life is NOT covered in his memoir?

• His views on emojis

• His childhood in Canada

• His early jobs in the US

• His favorite Jeopardy contestants

What is Trebek's wish for his audience during the pandemic?

• To support cancer research

• To read his memoir

• To stay safe

• To watch Jeopardy reruns