The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Quizzes
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When was 'The Handmaid's Tale' published?
When was 'The Handmaid's Tale' published?
1985
What colour do Handmaids wear in Gilead?
What colour do Handmaids wear in Gilead?
Red
What percentage of the population was affected by infertility?
What percentage of the population was affected by infertility?
25%
Which biblical story is The Ceremony based on?
Which biblical story is The Ceremony based on?
Rachel and Leah
What does the Latin phrase 'Nolite te bastardes carborundum' mean?
What does the Latin phrase 'Nolite te bastardes carborundum' mean?
Don't let the bastards grind you down
In what year is the Historical Notes epilogue set?
In what year is the Historical Notes epilogue set?
2195
At what age are girls married off at Prayvaganzas?
At what age are girls married off at Prayvaganzas?
As young as 12 or 14
What was Serena Joy's role before Gilead?
What was Serena Joy's role before Gilead?
Televangelist
What is the name of the underground resistance network?
What is the name of the underground resistance network?
Mayday
What does the epilogue reveal about Nick's role?
What does the epilogue reveal about Nick's role?
He led Mayday's network