Quiz on 'The Handmaid's Tale'

Who is Offred in "The Handmaid's Tale"?

• A Commander

• A Handmaid

• A Wife

• A Guardian

What is the significance of the word "of" in the Handmaid's names?

• It indicates ownership by the Commander

• It is a traditional name prefix

• It signifies freedom

• It denotes a rank

Who is Moira in the story?

• Offred's sister

• Offred's friend

• A Commander

• A Guardian

What is the main theme of "The Handmaid's Tale"?

• Freedom and independence

• Oppression and control

• Love and romance

• Adventure and exploration

Who is responsible for supervising the group exercise in the novel?

• Aunt Elizabeth

• Aunt Lydia

• The Commander

• Professor Pieixoto

What does Offred discover about the Eyes?

• They are part of Mayday.

• They are a secret police force.

• They are working for the Commander.

• They are trying to help her escape.

What is the role of Professor Pieixoto in the epilogue?

• He helps Offred escape.

• He criticizes Gilead's regime.

• He gives a lecture on Gilead's customs.

• He is a member of Mayday.

What is the main theme of the novel's epilogue?

• Offred's reunion with her family.

• The historical analysis of Gilead.

• The downfall of Gilead.

• The success of Mayday.

What does the term 'Dystopia' refer to in the terminology section?

• Anti-realism

• Speculative fiction

• Intentionality

• Theocracy

Who is Offred's daughter mentioned in the central characters?

• Janine

• Moira

• Cora

• Unnamed