The Handmaid's Tale Trivia Quiz: Test Your Gilead Knowledge!

Test your advanced knowledge of The Handmaid's Tale with this challenging 20-question quiz. Only true fans of the series and the novel will ace it!

The Handmaid's Tale Trivia Quiz: Test Your Gilead Knowledge!

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Few works of fiction are as haunting and thought-provoking as The Handmaid's Tale. Created by Margaret Atwood and brought to the screen in Hulu's gripping adaptation, this dystopian story explores the terrifying rise of Gilead, a theocratic society that strips women of their autonomy. The series dives deep into the psychological and physical struggles of characters like Offred, Serena Joy, and Aunt Lydia, while also painting a grim picture of resistance, survival, and hope.

Gilead’s world is meticulously constructed, with every ritual, color, and law carrying profound meaning. From the Handmaids’ red robes symbolizing fertility to the brutal punishments for disobedience, every aspect of this society is designed to reinforce its oppressive order. While the series offers moments of defiance and resistance, the harrowing journey of its characters forces viewers to confront uncomfortable truths about power, control, and freedom.

This quiz is designed for true fans of The Handmaid's Tale. The questions go beyond basic knowledge, challenging your understanding of Gilead’s rules, its characters’ complexities, and the underlying themes that make the series so compelling. Think you’re ready to take on the challenge? Let’s find out if you can survive Gilead’s toughest trivia.

What is the name of the book Serena Joy wrote before Gilead was established?
Feminine DestinyThe Path to SubmissionA Woman’s PlaceBlessed Be the Fruit
Where did Offred find the phrase "nolite te bastardes carborundorum" (don't let the bastards grind you down)?
In the closetBehind the bedOn the floorIn the bathtub
What was June’s job before Gilead?
TeacherBook editorLawyerJournalist
Who portrays the main character June Osborne?
Elizabeth MossAnn DowdYvonne StrahovskiAlexis Bledel
Who was the Commander that Emily NEVER served?
Commander PutnamCommander RoyCommander LawrenceCommander Deeds
What is the punishment for a woman in Gilead caught reading?
Public stoningExecutionLoss of a fingerLoss of a hand
Which character says, “Better never means better for everyone. It always means worse for some”?
Commander LawrenceCommander WaterfordAunt LydiaSerena Joy
What is the name of the area in Toronto, Canada, where many of refugees and fugitives from the Republic of Gilead are established?
The HavenFreedom HouseThe Northern SanctuaryLittle America
Which actress portrays Aunt Lydia?
Ann DowdYvonne StrahovskiAmanda BrugelMadeline Brewer
What is Aunt Lydia’s real name, revealed in the series?
Lydia HarringtonLydia ClementsLydia WalkerLydia Martin
Prior to June arriving at the Waterford residence, their old handmaid had just vacated the position. What happened to her?
She was executedShe was sent to Jezebel'sShe committed suicideShe was sent to the colonies
What is the significance of “Blessed be the fruit”?
It represents obedience to Commanders.It signifies loyalty to Gilead.It is a prayer for abundant harvests.It is a greeting reinforcing fertility and piety.
Who is responsible for creating the structure of Gilead’s government?
Commander PutnamAunt LydiaCommander Fred WaterfordCommander Joseph Lawrence
Which actress portrays Moira?
Samira WileyEver CarradineJordana BlakeNina Kiri
What location serves as a brothel for Commanders and powerful men in Gilead?
Jezebel’sThe Vice QuarterThe Eden HouseThe Scarlet Club
Who portrays Nick Blaine in "The Handmaid's Tale" TV series?
Sam JaegerO-T FagbenleJoseph FiennesMax Minghella
What does the term “Unwomen” refer to in Gilead?
Handmaids who fail their dutiesWomen sent to the Colonies for being noncompliantWives who cannot conceiveRebels captured and executed
What is the name of June’s first daughter?
EmilyEdenNicholeHannah
What are the Econowives in Gilead?
Fertile women who are married off to Gilead's more ordinary menHandmaids who are promotedWomen who work in agricultural rolesWives of wealthy Commanders
What was Commander Winslow’s fate in Season 3?
Sent to the ColoniesKilled by June in Jezebel’sBetrayed by Aunt LydiaPublicly executed

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