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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. Whom does Four pick first for his team in Chapter Twelve?

2. Who is first in rank amongst the Dauntless-born initiates in Chapter Eighteen?

3. Who is described as the youngest leader of the Dauntless faction in Chapter Nine?

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

5. Who is Christina slated to fight on the first day of fighting in Chapter Nine?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What foreshadowing is revealed when Natalie meets Four in Chapter Fifteen?

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

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

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

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

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

8. How would you characterize Eric based on his introduction in Chapter Six? What does Eric tell the initiates about their dorm room?

9. What does Four inform Beatrice about the simulation before it begins in Chapter Eighteen?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss the character of Four in the narrative. Why is he called Four? What is his real name? What was his birth faction? What kind of character is he? What motivates Four?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the setting of Divergent. What major clues are given by the author to indicate the time and place of the story? What modes of transportation are described? How do you envision the home where Beatrice lives with her family? Where are the different sectors of the city? What is the reason for how they are divided?

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