Chapter 36
What was the Commander doing when Offred arrived at his room?
Drinking liquor/alcohol.
What was in the middle of the courtyard? (Hint: It was round)
A fountain.
What did the entrance to the women's washroom say?
"Ladies" in scrolly gold script.
Where does the commander take Offred?
A hotel room.
What does Offred remove before changing at the Commander's house?
Her makeup.
What did Offred wear in the car to not get caught?
The Wife's cloak.
Where did Offred realize they were at and had been before with Luke?
A hotel.
How long did Offred have in the bathroom?
15 minutes.
Where does Offred go when she excuses herself?
Who arranges a secret encounter between Nick and Offred at midnight?
Nick.
What did Offred do to get past the 2nd checkpoint?
Get on the floor.
When they arrived, the Commander said, "It's like walking into the ___."
"It's like walking into the past."
What did Offred ask her friend when she looked at the ceiling of the bathroom?
"Is it bugged?"
What is the commander doing while Offred is away?
Lying in bed.
Where does Serena instruct Offred to go in the middle of the night?
Nick's apartment.
What did the Commander have Offred put on her wrist when they arrived?
A purple tag.
What was the signal Offred and her friend had? What did it signify? (Answer either question)
A high-five hand signal which meant to meet in the bathroom in 5 minutes.
The women went to the "Underground _____road."
"Underground Femaleroad."
What is the Commander hoping to do with Offred?
Have a real sexual encounter.
What phrase does Nick use to set the tone before his encounter with Offred?
"No romance.. okay?"
The event of getting rid of all scandalous clothing in New York was referred to as the "_____ Cleanup"
"Manhattan Cleanup".
Who did Offred see at the place the Commander brought her to?
Moira.
What religion did the woman trust to keep them safe?
The Quakers.
Moira said Offred's mom was in a film about the: _____.
Why does Offred feel guilty after her affair with Nick?
She feels she betrayed Luke.