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Are you a fan of The Handmaid's Tale? Do you know everything there is to know about the author behind the book? Test your knowledge on the life and works of Margaret Atwood with our quiz! From her early beginnings to her most famous novels, this quiz will challenge your understanding of one of the most influential writers of our time. So, grab a pen and paper, and let's get started!
In which year was Margaret Atwood born?
1939
1943
1946
1950
Which novel by Atwood was made into a popular television series in 2017?
The Handmaid's Tale
Oryx and Crake
Cat's Eye
Alias Grace
What prestigious literary prize did Atwood win for The Blind Assassin?
Nobel Prize in Literature
Booker Prize
Pulitzer Prize
National Book Award
What is the title of Atwood's 2000 novel that is set on an island in the near future after a global environmental catastrophe?
The Year of the Flood
MaddAddam
The Heart Goes Last
Oryx and Crake
What is the name of the protagonist in Atwood's novel The Handmaid's Tale?
Offred
Moira
Janine
Aunt Lydia
Which Atwood novel is a historical fiction that follows the life of Grace Marks, a convicted murderess in 19th-century Canada?
The Edible Woman
Cat's Eye
Alias Grace
The Robber Bride
Which of Atwood's novels was adapted into a film directed by Sarah Polley in 2006?
Cat's Eye
The Robber Bride
The Blind Assassin
Surfacing
What is the name of the dystopian society in Atwood's novel The Handmaid's Tale?
Gilead
Panem
Oceania
Airstrip One
Which Atwood novel explores the relationship between two couples, one of which is a composer and a musicologist?
Surfacing
The Robber Bride
The Heart Goes Last
The Blind Assassin
Which Atwood novel tells the story of a group of eco-terrorists who plot to blow up a genetic engineering facility?
The Year of the Flood
Oryx and Crake
MaddAddam
The Heart Goes Last
What is the title of Atwood's first novel, published in 1969?
Surfacing
The Edible Woman
Cat's Eye
The Robber Bride
Which Atwood novel is a sequel to The Handmaid's Tale?
The Testaments
The Year of the Flood
Oryx and Crake
MaddAddam
Very impressive!
Congratulations on your excellent score in the Atwood quiz! Your knowledge of Atwood's works, including the feminist and dystopian The Handmaid's Tale, Alias Grace, and Oryx and Crake, is truly impressive. Your understanding of the literary techniques, the exploration of gender, power, and politics, and the portrayal of human nature that Atwood so skillfully conveys is a testament to your appreciation for her writing. Keep up the good work and continue to explore the imaginative and profound world of Atwood's literature, which has had a profound impact on Canadian and world literature, and continues to inspire readers with its beauty, complexity, and insight into the human experience from a feminist perspective!
There is still room for improvement!
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