Question

A poet from this country, Jean “Binta” Breeze, wrote Riddym Ravings, an example of this country’s dub poetry. A novel from this country is split into five sections named after musical tracks which depict the (10[1])attempted assassination of “the Singer.” The novel A Brief History of Seven Killings was written by an author from this country named Marlon James. This country is the (-5[1])first pen name of the Antiguan author who wrote the novel (10[1])Lucy. A singer from this country recorded songs like “Buffalo Soldier” (10[2])and (10[1])sang “Every little (10[1])thing gonna be alright” in (10[1])“Three Little (10[1])Birds.” For 10 points, what country was the birthplace of Bob Marley and other reggae singers? ■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: Jamaica [accept Jamaica Kincaid]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Max KhurzmanUNC AUNC D3410
Albert LiDuke BJames Madison A62-5
Cameron WiliamsAppalachian State AVirginia Tech B7310
Connor KahnNC StateUNC C8410
Derek AldridgeWilliam & MaryAppalachian State B8410
Nick SmemoeUNC BVirginia Tech A8510
Caleb HinesLiberty ATusculum8810
Samuel MillerLiberty BJames Madison B9310
Nicholas FowlerVirginiaDuke A9510
Carly HemaniJames Madison ADuke B11210

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