Question

On her deathbed, a character in this novel finds a scar in the shape of an “M” on her skin after donating her wedding ring to the church. At age seven, the protagonist of this novel encounters an elf maiden who shows her a crown of golden flowers. Charles Archer and J.S. Scott’s translation of this novel was panned for archaism-ridden expressions like “methinks a jade has cooked our porridge.” Simon (*) Darre is rejected by the protagonist of this novel, who breaks a taboo (10[1])by giving her eighth son his father’s name, resulting in the son’s death. Despite being pregnant, the protagonist of this novel wears a bridal crown reserved for virgins during her marriage to Erlend. (10[1])For 10 points, name this (10[1])three-volume historical novel set in medieval Norway, written by Sigrid Undset. (10[1]) ■END■

ANSWER: Kristin Lavransdatter [accept The Wreath, The Bride, or The Cross]
<MB>
= Average correct buzz position

Back to tossups

Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Amogh KulkarniCornell C++The Enrique Trastamara Military Academy B8310
Raymond WangHutto HipposHouston and friends11610
Chris MannersDr. Christopher Manners, MD – Samarra, IraqWhat is BH! And you are asking me? BHSU12110
Richard NiuCornell B-Rollin in from Sturgis, The Cheyne Gang13210

Summary

2023 BHSU @ Northwestern02/25/2023Y683%33%17%83.00
2023 BHSU @ Maryland03/11/2023Y3100%0%0%122.67
2023 BHSU @ Berkeley03/18/2023Y3100%0%0%112.33
2023 BHSU Online04/15/2023Y4100%0%0%113.00
2023 BHSU @ Sheffield04/15/2023Y2100%0%0%111.50