CLEAN : Iceland's Prime Minister publishes her first thriller novel

CLEAN : Iceland's Prime Minister publishes her first thriller novel

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Social Studies

10th Grade - University

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The transcript discusses the speaker's journey in writing a project during COVID, highlighting the therapeutic nature of writing crime fiction. It touches on personal interests, the challenges of collaboration, and the style of the book, which is reminiscent of Agatha Christie. The speaker finds writing to be a solitary yet rewarding process, offering a break from daily routines.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the speaker's unexpected opportunity during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Traveling the world

Learning a new language

Working on a project started in January 2020

Starting a new business

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker describe their interest in crime fiction?

As a professional obligation

As a lifelong passion

As a temporary interest

As a new hobby

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker find therapeutic about writing fiction?

The financial benefits

The opportunity to travel

The process of solving crimes and finding justice

The chance to meet new people

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge did the speaker face while collaborating on writing?

Difficulty in scheduling meetings

Lack of creative control

Disagreement on the story's genre

Finding a publisher

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker's writing style compare to Agatha Christie's?

It is more violent

It focuses on horror

It is reminiscent of mystery without much violence

It is more romantic