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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section XXV – The Thirteenth Symposium.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Agnes in Chapter 49, as her knowledge increased, so too did what?
(a) Her questions.
(b) Her sadness.
(c) Her anger.
(d) Her hope.

2. What does Paula tell Agnes in Chapter 25?
(a) It is time for Agnes to become an Aunt.
(b) It is time for Agnes to become a Handmaid.
(c) It is time for Agnes to become a Wife.
(d) It is time for Agnes to become a Martha.

3. What do Agnes and Nicole flush down the toilet in Chapter 58?
(a) Aunt Lydia's keys.
(b) The photo of their mother.
(c) The document cache.
(d) A pearl necklace.

4. According to Aunt Lydia in Chapter 41, who was responsible for Becka's horror of men?
(a) Aunt Vidala.
(b) Dr. Grove.
(c) Mr. William.
(d) Commander Judd.

5. How does Aunt Lydia describe Aunt Elizabeth at the end of Chapter 46?
(a) Her biggest regret.
(b) Her only hope.
(c) As her firm ally.
(d) Her mortal enemy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of whom does Agnes dream in Chapter 63?

2. Who is Agnes bethrothed to marry?

3. According to the file she is given in Chapter 56, Agnes learns what information?

4. According to the narrator of the second chapter, who is the girls' favorite teacher?

5. At the very end of the novel, the Gilead scholar discusses a statue honoring whom?

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