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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ofglen tell Offred in Chapter 12?

2. What does Offred think was the worst part about being caught with Luke?

3. What is the name of the organization that tried to help Moira escape?

4. According to Chapter 9, what does Offred think about what the Commander has done?

5. What is the new order for women supposed to inspire, according to the Aunts?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Offred think about her age and height in Chapter 9?

2. Where does Offred take the new Ofglen in Chapter 14? Why?

3. What are Offred's plans in Chapter 9?

4. How does Offred react when she is taken in Chapter 15?

5. How does Offred feel about her participation in the Salvaging?

6. What might Offred expect after being taken?

7. What is the condition that Nick sets forth for Offred in Chapter 13?

8. Describe Janine’s behavior at the Salvaging.

9. Why does Serena Joy think that Offred ‘might as well’ sleep with Nick?

10. How does Offred characterize the spring, particularly May?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Though the novel focuses on Handmaids, other characters, in other roles, also permeate the book. Describe one role in-depth. What are some of the advantages of this role? Disadvantages?

Essay Topic 2

Gilead is a strict hierarchical society. Describe the hierarchy of Gilead, and give descriptions of various characters we encounter in “The Handmaid’s Tale” and how they fit into the hierarchy. Why is this hierarchy necessary?

Essay Topic 3

In his speech at the end of the book, the professor gives several real-world links to Gilead. What contemporary society or issues do you see mirrored in Gilead? Take one real-life example and compare and contrast it with the society in the book.

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