The Handmaid's Tale: Gilead's Society
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What is a significant difference between the treatment of men and women in Gilead?

  • Men are not allowed to read.
  • Men hold power and position in the government. (correct)
  • Men are not required to be fertile to be considered valuable.
  • Women are allowed to come and go from the house as they please.

    • What has been altered in Gilead's society?

  • The biblical text has been altered to support the government's agenda. (correct)
  • The biblical text has been left unchanged.
  • The structure of the government has been reformed.
  • The role of men in society has been diminished.

    • Why can the government alter biblical text without question?

  • Because the changes are minor and insignificant.
  • Because men in power agree with the changes.
  • Because women are not allowed to read. (correct)
  • Because the changes are justified by biblical scholars.

    • What is a consequence of the altered biblical text in Gilead?

    <p>The meek do not inherit the earth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Offred's motivation for stealing something?

    <p>To control her own actions and assert autonomy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is implied by Offred's act of moisturizing her skin?

    <p>She is hoping to regain control over her own body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What color do Marthas, or female domestic servants, wear in Gilead?

    <p>Green</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of Handmaids in Gileadian society?

    <p>To provide children for wealthy, infertile couples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the color red in Gileadian society?

    <p>It is the color worn by Handmaids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Aunts in Gileadian society?

    <p>To reeducate fertile women to become Handmaids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for the rarity of fertility in Gilead?

    <p>Due to environmental pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the illegal brothel that the Commander takes Offred to?

    <p>Jezebel's</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a reeducation center in Gilead?

    <p>To teach women how to become a Handmaid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a Handmaid in Gilead?

    <p>To bear children for the ruling class</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Nick's behavior in the Commander's household?

    <p>He is an enigmatic figure who makes eye contact and speaks informally with women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to Moira after she is recaptured?

    <p>She is reassigned to the brothel Jezebel's</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Offred's imagination and memory of Moira?

    <p>It shows that Offred has a strong emotional connection to Moira</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Aunts in the reeducation centers?

    <p>They are the women who are in charge of the reeducation centers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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