The term PART OF A 'JEOPARDY!' AUDITION is represented by the crossword solution TEST, which is a four-letter word. Jeopardy! is an American television game show created by Merv Griffin in 1964. Contestants are presented with clues in the form of answers and must phrase their responses in the form of questions. To become a contestant on the show, one must first pass an audition, which includes a written TEST. The written TEST is a multiple-choice quiz that covers a variety of topics, such as literature, history, and pop culture.