Basic Facts
Who are the Martha's in Fred's house?
Who are Rita and Cora?
Object that Offred wants that the Martha's use
What is a knife?
What do the Martha's have to do for the Handmaids?
Bathe and cook for them
How does Rita act toward Offred?
She acts passive-aggressively and rudely.
Who wrote the Handmaids Tale?
Margaret Atwood
The color the Martha's wear
What is green?
What is the job of the Martha?
Cook for the family, care for the children
Who attends the Birth Days?
The Handmaids and Wives
Find a quote that exemplifies Rita's rudeness.
“Rita grunts, not revealing pleasure or acceptance.” (47)
“Rita scowls behind me before slipping in to stand behind me. It’s my fault, this waste of time. Not mine, but my body’s.” (81)
What is February 27?
Which of the Martha's likes Offred?
Who is Cora?
What is one thing that the Martha's get to keep from their past lives?
What is their names?
Why are the Martha's dependent on the Handmaids?
The Handmaids bring them food and a child to take care of
She acts nicely toward Offred.
Mrs. Avallone's favorite food
What is chocolate?
The origen of the title "Martha"
What is Martha was a friend of Jesus who was domesticated?
How do the Martha's establish power over the Handmaids?
They know things the Handmaids do not
What simple act are the Martha's prevented from doing?
Mingling with the Handmaids
Find a quote of how Cora acts kinder to Offred.
“I leave today’s dress here, where Cora will pick it up to be washed” (65)
“Cora brings my supper, covered, on a tray” (65)
What is the name of the little girl from the movie Class Divide?
What is Rosa?