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In a novel, the name of one of these people is found in the genealogical record by a character raised by Tabitha. Two of these people look into each other’s eyes for the first time via a reflection off the window of Soul Scrolls. While returning from the market, two of these people often stop at the Wall (10[1])to observe executed bodies hanging from it. (10[1])One of these people carves a fake Latin phrase meaning “Don’t let (10[1])the bastards grind you down” into a closet floor. At the end of a novel, Nick tells one of these people that a black van is with the Mayday resistance. At the Red Centre, Aunt Lydia educated (10[1])one of these people who later plays Scrabble with the Commander behind the back of his wife Serena Joy. For 10 points, Offred is what type of person whose Tale titles a novel by Margaret Atwood? ■END■ (0[2])

ANSWER: Handmaids [accept The Handmaid’s Tale; reject “handmaidens”]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Biniam AlaroUF BFlorida Tech B5710
Khanh NguyenUF AUCF A6410
Audrey SwingleUF FUF C7610
Kyan van BeekUF EUF D11310
Juan LandaetaFlorida State University AFlorida Tech A1500
Valerie UnzuetaFlorida Tech AFlorida State University A1500

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