Characters
Plot
Setting
Relationships
General
100

Who is the protagonist of The Dry?

Aaron Falk

100

What event brings Aaron Falk back to his hometown?

Hadler's funeral

100

What is the name of the small farming town where the novel is set?

Kiewarra

100

How does the relationship between Aaron Falk and Gretchen Schoner evolve throughout the novel?

Rekindled romance

100

Who is the author of the novel?

Jane Harper

200

Which character is found dead at the beginning of the novel, believed to have committed murder-suicide?

Luke Hadler

200

What secret do Aaron Falk and Luke Hadler share from their teenage years?

Their alibi for Ellie's death

200

What natural disaster is affecting the town throughout the novel?

Drought

200

Describe Luke and Aaron's relationship during their childhood vs adulthood

best friends to estranged 

200

Who plays Aaron Falk in the film?

Eric Bana

300

What is the name of Luke Hadler's wife, who is also found dead in the story's opening?

Karen

300

What was Luke doing before he allegedly went and killed his family?

Shooting rabbits with Jamie Sullivan

300

What is the name of the river that runs through the town?

Kiewarra 

300

How do Mal Deacon and Grant Dow know each other?

Uncle and Nephew

300

Kiewarra is a real town? (true or false)

False

400

Who is the school principal and one of the people in Kiewarra who tries to offer support to Aaron Falk despite the town’s hostility?

Scott Whitlam

400

What event from Aaron Falk’s past caused him and his father to leave Kiewarra years before the events of the novel?

The suspicion surrounding Ellie Deacon’s death and the belief that Aaron was involved

400

List three different places we are taken to in the novel?

Hadler's farm, Pub, Police Station, School ect. (Answers may very)

400

Describe the friendship between Gretchen, Luke, Aaron and Ellie

Close to begin, strained 
400

The novel follows a non-linear structure (true or false)

True - it jumps between past and present

500

Who is the abusive and controlling father of Ellie Deacon, who played a significant role in her troubled life?

Mal Deacon

500

What is left of the Falk's veranda after the death of Ellie?

A calf with its throat slit

500

How does the drought impact the town’s economy and its people?

Financial strain and increasing tension among residents

500

What are the names of Luke's parents?

Extra 100 points if you can name Aaron's dad

Gerry and Barb

Erik

500

What is the sequel to The Dry?

Force of Nature