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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. What faction is dedicated to courage in the novel?

2. What is the name of the young woman that administers Beatrice's aptitude test?

3. Where is Beatrice nicked by the knife in Chapter Thirteen?

4. How many mirrors does Beatrice say there are in her family's house in Chapter One?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the article about that is circulating around the compound in Chapter Nineteen? What are Beatrice's thoughts on the article?

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

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

4. How is the theme of trust demonstrated through Beatrice's adventure with the Dauntless-born initiates in Chapter Seventeen?

5. What leads to Beatrice's internal conflicts as the second stage of training begins in Chapter Eighteen?

6. What function does the Abnegation faction fulfill within the faction society? Why is this their duty?

7. What does Natalie reveal about the latest events within Abnegation in Chapter Fifteen?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are the benefits of the faction system that society is dictated by in Divergent? What are the negative aspects of this system? Do you think that there are comparable social or governmental systems in our contemporary world? If so, what are some examples? If not, why do you think this is the case?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the five factions that comprise the Divergent Universe. What is the role of each faction in society? What ideals are embraced by each faction? What are some of the problems faced by the various factions? Why do these exist?

Essay Topic 3

Define the term “Divergent” as it is used in the novel and discuss how it applies to Beatrice. How is Beatrice’s Divergent status first revealed? Who else in the novel appears to be Divergent? Are they Divergent?

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