Welcome to the world of “The Handmaid’s Tale” trivia, where we’re about to embark on a Margarita-inspired journey through Gilead! Hold onto your red robes, because this quiz is going to be an unconventional birth of knowledge. We’ll explore the fertility of your memory and see if you can navigate the twists and turns of this dystopian masterpiece. So, are you ready to be a Gilead-iant of trivia? Let’s begin!
1. Who wrote the dystopian novel “The Handmaid’s Tale,” which was first published in 1985?
2. What is the name of the totalitarian regime that rules the society in “The Handmaid’s Tale”?
3. In the world of “The Handmaid’s Tale,” what is the primary function of Handmaids?
4. Who plays the role of Offred in the TV adaptation of “The Handmaid’s Tale”?
5. What is the significance of the red clothing worn by Handmaids in the story?
6. What is the name of the secret resistance movement in “The Handmaid’s Tale”?
7. Which Canadian city serves as a place of refuge for escapees from Gilead in the story?
8. What is the fate of women who are deemed “Unwomen” in Gilead?
9. In the TV series, what actress portrays Serena Joy Waterford, a prominent figure in Gilead?
10. What award-winning novel inspired Margaret Atwood to write “The Handmaid’s Tale”?
11. What historical event led to the rise of the theocratic regime in “The Handmaid’s Tale”?
12. What is the name of the main character’s daughter who was taken from her?
13. Which actress portrays Aunt Lydia, one of the formidable enforcers in Gilead?
14. In the TV series, what is the rank and title of the male head of a household in Gilead?
15. What is the punishment for reading and writing in Gilead?
16. What biblical reference does the title “The Handmaid’s Tale” allude to?
17. What is the fate of dissenters who are publicly executed in Gilead?
18. How many episodes were in the first season of the TV series?
19. Margaret Atwood made a cameo appearance in “The Handmaid’s Tale” as what type of character?
20. What is the title of the sequel to “The Handmaid’s Tale” written by Margaret Atwood?
21. In the story, what is the purpose of the Ceremony, a monthly ritual in Gilead?
22. What is the fate of infants born to Handmaids in Gilead?
23. Which country opposes the regime of Gilead and offers asylum to refugees?
24. What real-life historical event served as an inspiration for the themes in “The Handmaid’s Tale”?
25. Who serves as the narrator of “The Handmaid’s Tale”?
26. What is the significance of the phrase “Nolite te bastardes carborundorum” in the story?
27. What year was the first season of the TV adaptation of “The Handmaid’s Tale” released?
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