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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 name of the organization that tried to help Moira escape?

2. What does Offred think might happen in Chapter 14?

3. What is strange about the shop Loaves and Fishes?

4. What is another role that Nick had, according to Chapter 15?

5. What does the Latin phrase really mean?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 10, what becomes different about Offred’s relationship to Luke, after the changes?

2. How does Offred characterize the spring, particularly May?

3. What is one sign in Chapter 14 that Offred might not actually be having a baby?

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

5. Why is Ofglen’s question about Soul Scrolls subversive?

6. Why does Offred think about her age and height in Chapter 9?

7. What might Offred expect after being taken?

8. Why does Serena Joy think that Offred ‘might as well’ sleep with Nick?

9. According to the professor in Chapter 15, what might have happened to Offred?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Offred finds comfort, and eventually salvation, through her relationship with Nick. How is Nick characterized? Why is he important? Compare/contrast him with the character of Luke.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Women and their roles play an overwhelming part in “The Handmaid’s Tale.” Is this a feminist work? In what ways might it be considered feminist? Are there indications that it may not be, as well?

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