The Handmaid’s Tale – Writer’s Techniques (OCR A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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How many parts is The Handmaid's Tale divided into, marked by Roman numerals?
How many parts is The Handmaid's Tale divided into, marked by Roman numerals?
Fifteen parts
Who delivers the Historical Notes lecture at the end of the novel?
Who delivers the Historical Notes lecture at the end of the novel?
Professor Pieixoto
What does Offred say about telling things exactly as they were?
What does Offred say about telling things exactly as they were?
It's impossible; you always leave things out
What does the biblical name 'Gilead' mean in Hebrew?
What does the biblical name 'Gilead' mean in Hebrew?
Eternal happiness
Why does Aunt Lydia not complete 'Blessed are the meek'?
Why does Aunt Lydia not complete 'Blessed are the meek'?
To show Handmaids have no improvement ahead
What does the portmanteau name 'Offred' literally mean?
What does the portmanteau name 'Offred' literally mean?
Of Fred (belonging to Fred)
Which complex word does Offred play during Scrabble in Chapter 23?
Which complex word does Offred play during Scrabble in Chapter 23?
Larynx
What principle guided Atwood's creation of Gilead's oppression?
What principle guided Atwood's creation of Gilead's oppression?
Everything has a real-life precedent
In what year was the Roe vs Wade Supreme Court ruling that Atwood drew upon?
In what year was the Roe vs Wade Supreme Court ruling that Atwood drew upon?
1973
Which Old Testament name is used for a vehicle in Gilead?
Which Old Testament name is used for a vehicle in Gilead?
Behemoth