Dystopia (OCR A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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Why does the Republic of Gilead exist?
Why does the Republic of Gilead exist?
Due to a fertility crisis
Which activities are Gilead's women forbidden from doing?
Which activities are Gilead's women forbidden from doing?
Reading, writing, owning property
In Gilead's language, what are 'Unwomen'?
In Gilead's language, what are 'Unwomen'?
Feminists & non-conforming women
What are 'Salvagings' in Gilead?
What are 'Salvagings' in Gilead?
Public executions
Offred's mother said people endure oppression if they receive what?
Offred's mother said people endure oppression if they receive what?
A few compensations
What compensation makes Offred's restrictions almost bearable?
What compensation makes Offred's restrictions almost bearable?
Her relationship with Nick
Why won't Offred call the Ceremony 'rape' in her thoughts?
Why won't Offred call the Ceremony 'rape' in her thoughts?
She feels she 'signed up for' it
What do Offred's 'white wings' restrict?
What do Offred's 'white wings' restrict?
Her ability to see freely
What are Gilead's secret police called?
What are Gilead's secret police called?
The Eyes
Women's reproductive function is described as what type of resource?
Women's reproductive function is described as what type of resource?
A national resource