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What is the primary role of a Handmaid in the Republic of Gilead?
to bear children for the ruling class
What is the term for the smallest particle of a chemical element that retains its chemical properties?
atom
What term describes any organization involved in producing goods or providing services to satisfy human needs or wants?
business
What is the term for the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem?
biodiversity
What is the capital city of Japan?
Tokyo
Why are women forbidden to read or write in Gilead?
to control their knowledge and maintain their subjugation
How many significant figures are in the measurement 0.00450 g?
3
What type of business entity is owned and operated by a single individual, with unlimited liability?
sole trader
Which EVS is characterized by the belief that nature has intrinsic value and humans should live in harmony with it?
ecocentrism
Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?
Mars
How does the Commander attempt to justify Gilead’s oppressive regime to Offred?
by claiming, "We’ve given them more than we’ve taken away," suggesting women are now "protected" from dangers like harassment
Why does atomic radius increase down a group in the periodic table?
additional electron shells increase the distance between the nucleus and the valence electrons
What is workforce planning?
process of ensuring the right people are in the right jobs at the right time
What is the term for a set of interrelated components that work together to form a complex whole?
system
Who painted the famous artwork "Mona Lisa"?
Leonardo Da Vinci
Why is Moira considered a symbol of resistance throughout the novel?
because she defies Gilead's rules, escapes the Red Center, and refuses to conform to societal roles
How does the polarity of a covalent bond depend on the electronegativity difference between two atoms?
the greater the electronegativity difference, the more polar the bond
Who are individuals or groups that have an interest in or are affected by a business's activities, such as employees, customers, and shareholders?
Stakeholders
What is piloting or pre-testing?
process by which researchers ensure that their survey questions are clear and unbiased
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Au
How does Margaret Atwood use Offred’s fragmented narrative style to enhance the themes of the novel?
Margaret Atwood uses Offred’s fragmented narrative style in The Handmaid’s Tale to reflect the trauma and disorientation caused by living under Gilead’s oppressive regime.
Why are metals malleable and ductile, according to their bonding structure?
metallic bonding involves a lattice of positive ions surrounded by delocalized electrons, allowing layers to slide over each other
Which theory of motivation focuses on hygiene factors and motivators, developed by Frederick Herzberg?
Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory
What is immigration?
movement of individuals into a population from another area
In which year did the Berlin Wall fall, marking a significant moment in world history?
1989