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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. The truck that Robert is riding on is hauling what type of produce in Chapter Eleven?

2. In Chapter Fourteen, Beatrice is taunted by a fellow initiate about having a birthmark where on her body?

3. What color do the members of the Abnegation faction wear?

4. Who invites Tris to come along as she goes to get tattooed in Chapter Nineteen?

5. What is the name of the event where Beatrice decides what faction she will be in?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What role does Beatrice play in the paintball game in Chapter Twelve?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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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