Tossup
This character’s wife suddenly dies after promising, “I will go with you, but I won’t leave you,” in a sequel where he visits Siberia, which is titled for his “farther adventures.” This character narrates a chapter where he and a companion battle wolves and a bear while trekking across the Pyrenees. This character marks the date September 30th on a wooden cross and is terrified at the sight of a footprint. After escaping enslavement by pirates, this character sells Xury to a Portuguese captain. For 10 points, a rescued cannibal is taught English and named Friday by what character, who gets stranded on a deserted island in his namesake novel by Daniel Defoe? ■END■
ANSWER: Robinson Crusoe [or Robinson Crusoe; accept The Farther Adventures of Robinson Crusoe or The Farther Adventures of Robinson Crusoe; accept The Life and Strange Surprizing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe or The Life and Strange Surprizing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe]
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= Average correct buzz position
Buzzes
| Player | Team | Opponent | Position | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Wang | Toronto B | McMaster A | 75 | -5 |
| Christian Humeniuk | McMaster A | Toronto B | 104 | 10 |
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | TUH | Conv. % | Neg % | Average Buzz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK (North) | UK | 1 | 100% | 0% | 101.00 |
| Southern California | US | 1 | 100% | 0% | 77.00 |
| Eastern Canada (2) | US | 1 | 100% | 100% | 104.00 |
| Upper Mid-Atlantic | US | 2 | 100% | 0% | 71.00 |
| Northeast | US | 4 | 100% | 25% | 77.00 |
| Southeast | US | 1 | 100% | 0% | 68.00 |