Key Themes and Characters in Brave New World and The Handmaid's Tale

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They were doctors who performed abortions

During the first shopping trip the Handmaids see 6 figures hanging on the Wall. Why are they there?

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A supermarket cart

When she was 11 months old, Offred's daughter was taken from what?

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3

Nolite te bastardes carborundorum

What does Offred find carved on the floor of 'her' closet?

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4

Blue

The Commanders' Wives wear what color garment?

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5

The Republic of Gilead

In what state is The Handmaid's Tale set?

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The bible

In the novel, which book is described as 'an incendiary device'?

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The ceremony

What is the name of the ritualistic event intended to impregnate the Handmaids?

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Serena

What is the TV name of the Commander Fred's Wife?

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9

Take Back the Night

What does the banner say behind Offred's mother in the background of the Unwoman documentary?

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10

Scrabble

What game does the Commander wish to play with Offred?

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Mayday

What is the password for Ofglen's secret network?

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Particicution

What is the name of the ceremony in which the Handmaids kill an alleged rapist?

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13

Palimpsest

What is the term meaning a text that has been written over another, erased text?

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14

Widener Library

In the before time, where does June work and see a painting of Death and Victory?

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15

She hangs herself

What happens to Ofglen?

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16

The Prayvaganza

At what event does a Commander read the following passages from 1 Timothy?

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17

Orpheus

Who sings to Eurydice in an attempt to help her escape from Hades?

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18

Underground Frailroad

James Pieixoto refers to the Underground Femaleroad by what other phrase?

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19

Frederick Waterford

What is the likely name of Offred's Commander?

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Cassette tape

What is the original medium of Offred's story?

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