The HandmaidŐs Tale

Chapters 27-28

 

  1. Why are there no sea fisheries?

 

  1. What are Holy Rollers?

 

  1. Why does Ofglen seem relieved when Offred admits to not believing in God?

 

  1. What does Offred discover about Ofglen?

 

  1. What does Offred feel when she sees a man being kidnapped by the Eyes?

 

  1. What skills does Moira have that Offred wishes she had?

 

  1. What was OffredŐs job before Gillead?

 

  1. How was the United States government toppled?

 

  1. What happens when Offred tries to use her credit card?

 

  1. Why is Offred let go from her job?

 

  1. How does OffredŐs life change after the new laws are passed?

 

  1. Why do you think Nick helps the Commander to see Offred?

 

  1. How did the power shift between Luke and Offred after the new laws were passed?

 

  1. What does Offred notice about the army that has taken control of Cambridge?

 

  1. Where does Offred suspect Luke is?

 

Define the following words. Use each word in a sentence.

 

16.       We donŐt bother much with the formalities anymore.

 

17.       ItŐs a franchise:  there are Soul Scrolls in every city.

 

18.       You canŐt hear the voices, only a murmur, a hum.

 

19.       ItŐs a sign of faithfulness to the regime.

 

20.       She said I was rationalizing.