Question

A play by this author ends after Cleo Singer says she is looking for “a whole full world, with all the trimmings,” rejecting both Mr. Prince and Ben Stark. A character created by this author advises his grandson to “fight so life shouldn't be printed on dollar (15[1])bills.” (15[1])Miller punches Fayette after refusing to spy on Dr. Brenner in a play by this author whose seven “vignettes” are separated by blackouts. The unhappily- married Hennie runs off with Moe Axelrod at the end of a play by this author of (*) Rocket to the Moon (10[1])in which Jacob jumps off a roof after his Enrico Caruso records are smashed by his daughter Bessie Berger. At the end of this man's first play, Agate eludes the boss Harry Fatt and leads angry cab drivers (10[1])in a strike. (10[2])For 10 points, name this playwright of Awake and Sing! and Waiting for Lefty. ■END■

ANSWER: Clifford Odets
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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
John LawrenceAmartya Senpai Notice MeMaryland B-4615
Taylor HarveyMojo ShojoChicago4715
Mitch McCullarIllinois A+Northwestern9310
Chris RayOSUPurdue13110
John MarvinChicago B+Michigan13410
Vedul PalavajjhalaWUSTLEpic Games13410

Summary

2023 BHSU @ Northwestern02/25/2023Y6100%33%0%97.50
2023 BHSU @ Maryland03/11/2023Y3100%33%0%104.00
2023 BHSU @ Berkeley03/18/2023Y3100%0%0%119.00
2023 BHSU Online04/15/2023Y4100%25%25%109.00
2023 BHSU @ Sheffield04/15/2023Y2100%100%0%67.50