Question

Original-language or English-language term acceptableOne figure named for this adjective went along with the “two-horned” one, likely Alexander, through the Land of Darkness to search for the Fountain of Life, though he found it, unlike Alexander. That figure named for this adjective (15[1])repairs poor hospitality by fixing a wall with treasure buried under it and goes on a journey to “where the two seas meet” with a prophet. That figure named for this adjective in the Surah of the Cave, who is often identified with (*) Saint George or Elijah, damages a boat and kills a child, confusing his companion Musa until all is explained. Al-Khiḍr’s (“ahl KIDD-er’s”) name translates to English as this adjective. A dome named for this color that is part of the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina tops the tomb of Muhammad. (-5[1])For 10 points, name this color of the former Libyan flag, a symbol of Islam. ■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: green [accept al-Khiḍr or al-Khaḍir or Hidr or Kilr or Khizr or Khazer before “Al-Khidr” is read; accept al-Qubbah al-Khaḍrā’; accept al-akhḍar; accept the Green one or the verdant one]
<Benjamin McAvoy-Bickford, Religion>
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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Eric MukherjeeIll-Advised Buzzbruh4115
Anwen KelleherTOADKhalil v Carbolic Shisha Ball Co131-5
Erik ChristensenKhalil v Carbolic Shisha Ball CoTOAD14710

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2024 Penn Bowl Playtest10/12/2024Y2100%50%50%94.00