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?
A Woman’s PlaceFeminine DestinyThe Path to SubmissionBlessed Be the Fruit
Where did Offred find the phrase "nolite te bastardes carborundorum" (don't let the bastards grind you down)?
In the bathtubOn the floorIn the closetBehind the bed
What was June’s job before Gilead?
Book editorTeacherLawyerJournalist
Who portrays the main character June Osborne?
Alexis BledelElizabeth MossAnn DowdYvonne Strahovski
Who was the Commander that Emily NEVER served?
Commander DeedsCommander RoyCommander LawrenceCommander Putnam
What is the punishment for a woman in Gilead caught reading?
Loss of a handPublic stoningExecutionLoss of a finger
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?
Freedom HouseLittle AmericaThe HavenThe Northern Sanctuary
Which actress portrays Aunt Lydia?
Ann DowdAmanda BrugelMadeline BrewerYvonne Strahovski
What is Aunt Lydia’s real name, revealed in the series?
Lydia WalkerLydia ClementsLydia MartinLydia Harrington
Prior to June arriving at the Waterford residence, their old handmaid had just vacated the position. What happened to her?
She was sent to the coloniesShe was executedShe committed suicideShe was sent to Jezebel's
What is the significance of “Blessed be the fruit”?
It is a greeting reinforcing fertility and piety.It is a prayer for abundant harvests.It represents obedience to Commanders.It signifies loyalty to Gilead.
Who is responsible for creating the structure of Gilead’s government?
Commander Fred WaterfordAunt LydiaCommander PutnamCommander Joseph Lawrence
Which actress portrays Moira?
Ever CarradineSamira WileyNina KiriJordana Blake
What location serves as a brothel for Commanders and powerful men in Gilead?
The Eden HouseThe Vice QuarterThe Scarlet ClubJezebel’s
Who portrays Nick Blaine in "The Handmaid's Tale" TV series?
Max MinghellaJoseph FiennesSam JaegerO-T Fagbenle
What does the term “Unwomen” refer to in Gilead?
Wives who cannot conceiveHandmaids who fail their dutiesWomen sent to the Colonies for being noncompliantRebels captured and executed
What is the name of June’s first daughter?
EmilyNicholeEdenHannah
What are the Econowives in Gilead?
Handmaids who are promotedFertile women who are married off to Gilead's more ordinary menWomen who work in agricultural rolesWives of wealthy Commanders
What was Commander Winslow’s fate in Season 3?
Betrayed by Aunt LydiaKilled by June in Jezebel’sPublicly executedSent to the Colonies

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