The Handmaid’s Tale – Plot Summary (OCR A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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What year was The Handmaid's Tale published?
What year was The Handmaid's Tale published?
1985
What narrative technique does Atwood use in the novel?
What narrative technique does Atwood use in the novel?
Fragmented, non-linear narrative
What colour clothing do Handmaids wear in Gilead?
What colour clothing do Handmaids wear in Gilead?
Red
What does the name 'Offred' signify?
What does the name 'Offred' signify?
'Of Fred' - property of Commander Fred
Which Biblical story justifies the Ceremony?
Which Biblical story justifies the Ceremony?
Rachel and Bilhah
What is the name of the underground resistance movement?
What is the name of the underground resistance movement?
Mayday
What does 'Nolite te bastardes carborundorum' mean?
What does 'Nolite te bastardes carborundorum' mean?
Don't let the bastards grind you down
Who presents findings at the symposium in the epilogue?
Who presents findings at the symposium in the epilogue?
Professor Pieixoto
What happened to women's bank accounts when Gilead rose to power?
What happened to women's bank accounts when Gilead rose to power?
Frozen & transferred to male relatives
What role does Nick serve in the Waterford household?
What role does Nick serve in the Waterford household?
Guardian and chauffeur