Question

When the protagonist of one of this author’s stories finds a dead cat on his bed, he throws the cat’s corpse off a second story balcony, hitting his (-5[1])girlfriend’s father on the head. In another story by this author, a man who unwillingly joins a literary club befriends the popular but surly Russian author Vladimir Brusiloff, thus gaining the attention of the girl he likes. One of this author’s characters is constantly dragged into schemes by his mischievous Uncle Fred. In this author’s story “Goodbye to All Cats,” an (*) Egg and a Bean discuss the unlucky Freddie Widgeon. “The Clicking of Cuthbert” is one of many stories by this author narrated by the Oldest Member about golf. This author’s recurring characters Bingo, Pongo, and Psmith (“Smith”) with a silent “p” are members of the (10[1])Drones Club. For 10 points, name this comic British author who created Bertie Wooster (10[1])and the valet Jeeves. ■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: P. G. Wodehouse (“wood-house”) [or Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse]
<Literature - British Literature - Short Fiction>
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Chinmay KansaraCLEVELAND, THIS IS FOR YOU!Aw we're so sorry to hear that maman died today, she gets five big booms27-5
Joel MilesThompson et al.I wish it were possible to freeze time so I would never have to watch you retire13210
Ariel Faederthrow away your cards, rally in the streetsUBC14610
Arjun VijaykumarAw we're so sorry to hear that maman died today, she gets five big boomsCLEVELAND, THIS IS FOR YOU!15110

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