Handmaid's Tale Chapters 1-17

What is the name of the new country in the book?

• Panem

• Handmaid

• America

• Gilead

What color does a Martha wear?

• dull green

• dull blue

• dull yellow

• dull red

Who is Luke?

• The driver

• Offred's husband

• The Commander

• An Angel

This dystopian world shows a society as if: (select all that apply)

• women have lost all of their rights

• the right wing extremists have taken over

• the men can choose who they are with whenever they want

• all of the above

What does Offred do with the butter she puts in her shoe?

• She smells it to remind her of ther daughter.

• She rubs it on her skin to moisturize it.

• She eats it when she is starving.

• She uses it to style her hair before the Ceremony.

What does Nick do to Offred at the end of chapter 17? (select all that apply)

• He touches her intimately.

• He tries to rape her.

• He tells her the Commander wants to see her.

• He slips her a note.

The missing chandelier from her room, the window that does not open entirely, the lack of

glass -- what strikes Offred about her room?

• That there is nothing there of her own.

• It is empty and used, almost like a cage with no escape.

• She also finds a passage hidden in the corner of the cupboard as a sign of hope.

• All of the above.

Serena Joy, the wife of the house, previously had a different occupation. What was Serena Joy’s occupation?

• She was an author/writer.

• She was a secretary.

• She was a gospel singer.

• She was a stay-at-home-wife.

What question is asked of the two handmaids by the Japanese tourists?

• What made you choose this life?

• Do you miss your old life?

• Where is the nearest grocery store?

• "Are you happy?"

Who is Aunt Lydia?

• She is a confidant to the Handmaids.

• She instructs them on their duties, and what they can/can't do

• She is the "head teacher" to the Handmaids.

• She helps the Handmaid's and wives get along.