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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 color is the liquid tinted in the syringe that Beatrice is injected with during the fear simulation in Chapter Eighteen?

3. What does Natalie remark about Four's appearance when Beatrice points him out in Chapter Fifteen?

4. What is Christina's former faction?

5. What word has been spray painted on Beatrice's pillow in Chapter Ten?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What thoughts does Beatrice entertain regarding the Abnegation faction as she awaits her aptitude test in Chapter Two?

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

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

7. What is the role of the Erudite faction within the faction society? How has the Erudite faction evolved?

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

9. 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?

10. How would you describe the level of competition between Beatrice, Will, and Christina as the initiates pass into stage two of training?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

Describe and analyze the character of Natalie Prior. How does Beatrice’s mother differ from her father? What clues to Natalie’s past are revealed in the course of the narrative? What does Beatrice make of these clues?

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