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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Natalie say she has not been to see Caleb in Chapter Fifteen?

2. How old has Beatrice just turned in Chapter One?

3. The boy who does not make it onto the train along with the Dauntless initiates in Chapter Six is formerly from what faction?

4. What floor does the elevator stop on when Beatrice, Uriah, and the other Dauntless ride it in Chapter Seventeen?

5. What kind of weapons are the Dauntless initiates given for the game they play in the middle of the night in Chapter Twelve?

Short Essay Questions

1. How would you describe the relationship between family and factions in the novel? Which is more important?

2. How is the theme of trust demonstrated in Beatrice's decision to join the Dauntless faction?

3. What do the Dauntless initiates know about the initiation program as they enter into it?

4. Why is the derogatory term "stiff" used to insult Beatrice in the novel? How is this term derived?

5. How would you describe the relationships between the different factions in the novel? How have these relationships changed over time?

6. What quality defines those within the Candor faction? Who among Beatrice's friends is a former Candor?

7. What does Four inform Beatrice about her performance in the simulation in Chapter Eighteen?

8. How does Eric describe the conclusion of the initiation process to the new initiates when they arrive at the compound? How many new Dauntless members will be accepted?

9. How would you describe Beatrice's world view in the beginning of the novel? How does Beatrice perceive the Abnegation faction?

10. Would you describe Al as a loyal character? Why or why not?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who is Caleb? What faction does he join at the Choosing Ceremony? Why do you believe he joins that faction? What kind of job would you expect Caleb to have as a member of this faction? Do you believe Caleb belongs in this faction? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the themes of bravery and selflessness in Divergent. How are selflessness and bravery compared in the narrative? Who makes this observation? Do you agree with this assessment? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of coming of age in Divergent. In your opinion, how do Beatrice’s experiences within the Dauntless initiation serve as a metaphor for “growing up”? What are specific examples of activities by the initiates that help to develop this metaphor?

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