The Handmaid's Tale - Women's Rights
English
Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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An exam-style worksheet analyzing themes related to women's rights in The Handmaid's Tale for Grade 8 students.
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The Handmaid's Tale - Women's Rights
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Scene Summary and Context
In Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale, the story is set in the dystopian society of Gilead, where women's rights are severely restricted. Handmaids are women assigned to produce children for the ruling class, under strict control. The narrative explores themes of gender oppression, autonomy, and resistance. The protagonist, Offred, navigates a society that devalues women and strips them of their individuality. Key phrases like 'reproductive rights' and 'control over one's body' are central to understanding the text's commentary on gender politics. The novel highlights the loss of personal freedom and the suppression of female agency, provoking readers to reflect on contemporary issues of gender inequality and reproductive rights.
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Question 1
Answer in 1-2 sentences.
1.
What is the primary setting of The Handmaid's Tale?
[2 marks]C
Question 2
Answer in 1-2 sentences.
1.
Name one key phrase that reflects the novel’s focus on reproductive control.
[2 marks]D
Question 3
Identify the literary technique used in the phrase 'reproductive rights' in the context of the novel.
1.
What literary device is showcased by highlighting the phrase 'reproductive rights'?
Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Repetition
Cc) Euphemism
Dd) Symbol
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Question 4
Explain in a paragraph (about 5-7 sentences).
1.
Analyze the use of symbolism in The Handmaid's Tale regarding women's rights.
F
Question 5
Answer in 1-2 sentences.
1.
Identify one form of resistance demonstrated by women in the novel.
[2 marks]G
Question 6
Choose the correct option.
1.
Which literary device is used when Atwood depicts the society as 'a land of shadows and silence'?
Aa) Personification
Bb) Imagery
Cc) Irony
Dd) Alliteration
H
Question 7
Write a brief reflection (about 10 lines).
1.
Reflect on the relevance of The Handmaid's Tale's themes to modern gender rights struggles.
I
Question 8
Create a short creative piece.
1.
Compose a short dialogue that incorporates literary techniques highlighting resistance.
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- 12/31/2025
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