Characterization
Who is the protagonist of Divergent?
Beatris (Tris) Prior
What does the word DIVERGENT mean?
Differing/Different/Deviating
Who is Caleb and what faction does he choose.
Tris's brother chooses Erudite.
Describe the setting of the novel.
A city set in the far future.
Who is the author of Divergent?
Veronica Roth
Tori could be characterized as a _______ because Tris confides in her.
A. Foil character
B. Catalyst character
C. Confidant character
C. Confidant
Which word means characterized by showing desire or gratification?
A. Placid
B. Indulgent
C. Deprecate
D. Incredulous
B. Indulgent
What happens to Al in chapter 24 and what are the two differing opinions on this event?
Al commits suicide. Eric calls him brave. Tris calls the act cowardice.
What point of view is the story told in?
1st person
Which faction is known for their honesty?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!
Candor
Explain why Christina could also be considered a catalyst character for Tris.
Christina initiates change in Tris. She encourages her to speak her mind, dress differently, get a tattoo, wear makeup, and normalizes public displays of affection.
All of the following words are verbs EXCEPT:
A. coerce
B. perplex
C. scrutinize
D. artifice
D. artifice
In Four's fear landscape, Tris learns the meaning behind his nickname. Explain this meaning in detail.
He has four fears: heights, his father, small spaces, and killing/shooting a gun
Four is the lowest number of fears on record
What genre is Divergent?
Dystopia
What faction did Tris's mother originally come from?
Dauntless
Name a flat character and explain why they are flat.
Will, Uriah- a side character that we don't know much about
Which word does not belong with the rest? Double points if you can state why.
A. Perplex
B. Goad
C. Coerce
D. Proselytize
A. Perplex
All of the words are verbs that mean getting something to do something.
Why is Edward no longer an initiate?
Edward was stabbed in the eye by Peter and withdrew from initiation.
What does the word foreshadow mean?
For double points, describe something that has been foreshadowed in the novel.
To give subtle clues that hint that something will happen in the future.
_____ is a foil to Four.
A. Eric
B. Peter
C. Zeke
D. Al
A. Eric
Name a character and use at least 3 characterization terms to describe them.
Terms: flat, round, static, dynamic, protagonist, antagonist, confidant, catalyst, foil, mentor
Which word does not belong? Double points if you can explain why.
A. tranquil
B. terse
C. reverence
D. meticulous
C. reverence
All words are adjectives except reverence, which is a noun
Uriah takes Tris to the John Hancock building to do what?
Zip line off the top of it
What TYPE of conflict is presented in the novel? Explain your answer.
varying answers possible
Who is the Erudite leader in charge of the revolution over Abnegation government?
Jeanine Matthews