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?
The Path to SubmissionFeminine DestinyA 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 closetIn the bathtubBehind the bedOn the floor
What was June’s job before Gilead?
Book editorLawyerJournalistTeacher
Who portrays the main character June Osborne?
Alexis BledelAnn DowdElizabeth MossYvonne Strahovski
Who was the Commander that Emily NEVER served?
Commander RoyCommander LawrenceCommander PutnamCommander 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”?
Aunt LydiaSerena JoyCommander LawrenceCommander Waterford
What is the name of the area in Toronto, Canada, where many of refugees and fugitives from the Republic of Gilead are established?
Little AmericaThe HavenThe Northern SanctuaryFreedom House
Which actress portrays Aunt Lydia?
Madeline BrewerYvonne StrahovskiAnn DowdAmanda Brugel
What is Aunt Lydia’s real name, revealed in the series?
Lydia MartinLydia WalkerLydia ClementsLydia Harrington
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 was sent to the coloniesShe committed suicide
What is the significance of “Blessed be the fruit”?
It signifies loyalty to Gilead.It represents obedience to Commanders.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 Fred WaterfordCommander PutnamCommander Joseph LawrenceAunt Lydia
Which actress portrays Moira?
Jordana BlakeSamira WileyNina KiriEver Carradine
What location serves as a brothel for Commanders and powerful men in Gilead?
The Scarlet ClubThe Eden HouseJezebel’sThe Vice Quarter
Who portrays Nick Blaine in "The Handmaid's Tale" TV series?
O-T FagbenleMax MinghellaSam JaegerJoseph Fiennes
What does the term “Unwomen” refer to in Gilead?
Handmaids who fail their dutiesWives who cannot conceiveRebels captured and executedWomen sent to the Colonies for being noncompliant
What is the name of June’s first daughter?
EdenHannahEmilyNichole
What are the Econowives in Gilead?
Wives of wealthy CommandersHandmaids who are promotedWomen who work in agricultural rolesFertile women who are married off to Gilead's more ordinary men
What was Commander Winslow’s fate in Season 3?
Killed by June in Jezebel’sBetrayed by Aunt LydiaPublicly executedSent to the Colonies

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