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The Handmaid's Tale (THT)

Who is the author of the novel and when was it published?

Name as many of the characters as you can.

What is the role of a handmaid in THT?

THT quiz

Which genre does the novel THT fall under?

1. Science fiction, tragedy, romance
2. Speculative fiction, tragedy, romance
3. Speculative fiction, tragedy, romance, dystopian novel
4. Speculative fiction, tragedy, dystopian novel

In the novel, the United States of America is overthrown by...

1. terrorists
2. Gilead
3. Republic of Gilead
4. United States of Gilead

Which narrative perspective is used in THT?

1. Omniscient narrative
2. First person narrative
3. Second person narrative
4. Third person narrative

Explain the significance of the name of the protagonist: Offred?

Is the Republic of Gilead a feminist or anti-feminist society? Explain.

What is your first impression of the book?

To do: Characters

Describe each character by using textual evidence from the novel, in terms of:

1. features / physical attributes

2. personality / emotional attributes

3. status / title