the resistance fighters (Ofglen, Nick etc)

Question 1

what’s the Latin phrase Offred finds in her room and what does it mean

Answer 1

Nolite te bastardes carborundorum.
don’t let the bastards grind you down.

Question 2

what is Ofglens code word and what does it mean

Answer 2

It’s a beautiful May day
It’s French, he said. From m’aidez. Help me.

Question 3

what does Ofglen do that shows Offred she is an ally

Answer 3

“Do you think God listens,” she says, “to these machines?”… I steel myself. “No,” I say.

Question 4

how does Offred and Ofglens relationship change as she spends more time with the commander

Answer 4

Ofglen is giving up on me. She whispers less, talks more about the weather. I do not feel regret about this. I feel relief.

Question 5

what does nick do that breaks the rules with offred

Answer 5

He begins to whistle. Then he winks.