The Handmaid's Tale - Study Guide

The Handmaid's Tale study guide contains a biography of Margaret Atwood, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.

• Biography of Margaret Atwood
• About The Handmaid's Tale
• Character List
• Major Themes
• Glossary of Terms
• Short Summary
• Full Summary and Analysis
• Summary and Analysis of I: Night - II: Shopping
• Summary and Analysis of III: Night - IV: Waiting Room
• Summary and Analysis of V: Nap - VI: Household
• Summary and Analysis of VII: Night - VIII: Birth Day
• Summary and Analysis of IX: Night - X: Soul Scrolls
• Summary and Analysis of XI: Night - XII: Jezebel's
• Summary and Analysis of XIII: Night - XIV: Salvaging
• Summary and Analysis of XV: Night - Historical Notes
• Related Links on The Handmaid's Tale
• Suggested Essay Questions
• About Speculative Fiction
• Author of ClassicNote and Sources
• Purchase The Handmaid's Tale and Other Works
• Test Yourself! Quiz 1
• Test Yourself! Quiz 2
• Test Yourself! Quiz 3
• Test Yourself! Quiz 4
• Essays on The Handmaid's Tale
• Message Board on The Handmaid's Tale