Tossup
A woman in this novel recounts her transatlantic voyage by remarking on how “tea to the English is really a picnic indoors.” In this novel, a woman who is jailed for assaulting a mayor is offered her freedom in exchange for becoming the servant of his wife, Miss Millie. An encounter with a missionary couple who adopted two children leads one character in this novel to learn that Alphonso was actually her stepfather. In this novel, a blues singer named Shug Avery has a lesbian relationship with its protagonist, and helps her rediscover correspondence hidden from her by her husband, “Mister.” For 10 points, Celie’s letters to God comprise what novel by Alice Walker? ■END■
ANSWER: The Color Purple (Alphonso is revealed to be the stepfather of Nettie, Celie’s sister.)
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Buzzes
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | TUH | Conv. % | Neg % | Average Buzz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK (North) | UK | 1 | 100% | 0% | 107.00 |
| Southern California | US | 1 | 100% | 0% | 88.00 |
| Eastern Canada (2) | US | 1 | 100% | 0% | 75.00 |
| Upper Mid-Atlantic | US | 1 | 100% | 0% | 46.00 |
| Northeast | US | 4 | 100% | 0% | 85.50 |
| Southeast | US | 1 | 100% | 0% | 39.00 |