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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 Eric pick first for his team in Chapter Twelve?

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

3. What advice does Natalie give to Beatrice regarding her rankings during initiation in Chapter Fifteen?

4. What is Christina's former faction?

5. Who demonstrates the technique for throwing knives in Chapter Thirteen?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the plan the Erudites have to take over control of the government and the city as a whole. How is the plan executed? What happens to bring the plan to a halt? Who is responsible for developing this plan? In your opinion, what are the character's motivations?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the character of Jeanine. What is Jeanine’s role within the Erudite faction? Where does Beatrice recognize Jeanine’s voice from when she first meets her? What are Beatrice’s perceptions of this character? What happens to Jeanine in the story?

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