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. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Offred's motivation for stealing something?

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

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

<p>Green (C)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Jezebel's (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a Handmaid in Gilead?

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

What happens to Moira after she is recaptured?

<p>She is reassigned to the brothel Jezebel's (C)</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 (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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