"The Draining Lake" Quiz
A mysterious skeleton found in a drained lake leads Detective Erlendur and his team on a cold case investigation that uncovers dark secrets from Iceland's past.
mystery | 320 pages | Published in NaN
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Test your knowledge about the book "The Draining Lake". We have come up with 10 quiz questions for the book. Hit play and start testing your knowledge. Each correctly answered question gives one point.
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Essay questions
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- How does the setting of 'The Draining Lake' contribute to the overall mood of the story?
- Discuss the significance of the draining lake as a metaphor in the novel.
- Analyze the character of Detective Erlendur and his role in the investigation. How does his personal life affect his work?
- Explore the theme of identity and how it is portrayed through the various characters in the book.
- Discuss the role of historical events, such as the Cold War and the fall of the Berlin Wall, in shaping the plot and motivations of the characters.
- Examine the relationship between Erlendur and his colleagues, Elinborg and Sigurdur Óli. How does their dynamic contribute to the overall narrative?
- Analyze the use of flashbacks and parallel narratives in 'The Draining Lake' and how they enhance the storytelling.
- Discuss the portrayal of Icelandic society and its culture in the novel. How does it impact the characters and their actions?
- Explore the theme of guilt and its effects on the characters' lives and decisions.
- Examine the role of secrets and hidden pasts in the plot of the book. How do they drive the story forward?
