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

2. What is the name of Uriah's older brother?

3. How long does Four say that Tris's fear simulation lasted in Chapter Eighteen?

4. What structure does Beatrice climb during the game in Chapter Twelve?

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

2. What do Beatrice and Al discuss in the dorm room in the beginning of Chapter Sixteen?

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

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

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

6. 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?

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

8. What violent event takes place after the rankings are posted in Chapter Sixteen?

9. Who does Christina fight in her first round in Chapter Nine? What is the outcome of this fight?

10. What internal conflicts is Beatrice struggling with as she begins initiation into the Dauntless faction?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the characters of Al and Peter in the novel. How are they similar? How are they different? What brings Al and Peter together? What one act do they perform together? What is the fate of each?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the aptitude tests that are given to Beatrice and her peers in Divergent. What elements does the exam entail? What does this test determine? How would you compare this aptitude test to the types of exams you’ve taken in school?

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