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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 is the signal to begin the second part of the Salvaging?

2. What does the Commander say was the main problem with men, before?

3. What phrase does Offred mention to the new Ofglen in Chapter 14?

4. In Chapter 11, where does Offred hope she will wake up?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the concentration camp documentary important?

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

3. What has happened to former nuns?

4. What might Offred expect after being taken?

5. What happened to Luke, according to the professor?

6. What is Serena’s reaction to the cape in Chapter 14?

7. What form do Offred's prayers take in Chapter 11?

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

9. Describe Janine’s behavior at the Salvaging.

10. Why does Offred pray in Chapter 11?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Make-up is no longer available to any of the women in Gilead, except for those who work at Jezebel’s. In what way is make-up a significant symbol in “The Handmaid’s Tale”?

Essay Topic 2

Along with her daughter, Offred thinks about Luke quite a lot. What were Luke’s dominant characteristics? How do these support or go against characteristics prevalent in the society of Gilead? Finally, what (in your opinion) was Luke’s fate?

Essay Topic 3

Every other chapter in the book is entitled “Night”. Why might this be the case? How is Night significant for Offred, and what is it placed in contrast to?

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