Writer's Techniques (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Quizzes
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How many distinct parts is The Handmaid's Tale divided into?
How many distinct parts is The Handmaid's Tale divided into?
Fifteen parts
Who delivers the Historical Notes at the novel's end?
Who delivers the Historical Notes at the novel's end?
Professor Piexoto
What does Offred admit about her own narration?
What does Offred admit about her own narration?
She cannot tell things exactly as they were
What genres does speculative fiction encompass?
What genres does speculative fiction encompass?
Sci-fi, fantasy & dystopian literature
What rule did Atwood follow when creating Gilead?
What rule did Atwood follow when creating Gilead?
Everything has real-life precedent
Which Biblical story does the opening epigraph reference?
Which Biblical story does the opening epigraph reference?
Rachel, Jacob & Bilhah (Genesis 30:1-3)
Why does Aunt Lydia omit 'inherit the Earth' from 'Blessed are the meek'?
Why does Aunt Lydia omit 'inherit the Earth' from 'Blessed are the meek'?
Handmaids can't rise from their position
What does 'Gilead' mean in Hebrew?
What does 'Gilead' mean in Hebrew?
Eternal happiness
What type of word is 'econowife'?
What type of word is 'econowife'?
Portmanteau combining economic & wife
Which 1979 event showed restrictions on freedom could happen quickly?
Which 1979 event showed restrictions on freedom could happen quickly?
The Iranian Revolution