Vocabulary
Question and Answer
Faction Careers
Faction Formations and Symbols
Making Connections
100
Context Clues: Which definition is the correct meaning for precipice as it's used on page 42. 

1. the measurement from base to top

2.  a high place or area

3. the most intense part or period of something

What is definition 3?  The most intense part or period of something.
100
Text Evidence: The author reveals this is left behind once they choose their faction at the Choosing Ceremony.
What is their last name?
100
We set and enforce the rules and laws.
What is Candor?
100
Symbols and Theme: Amity's symbol is ________ and blames what actions by humankind as the reason for warring in the world?
What is earth and aggression?
100
Real Life Connection: What was Candor doing at the beginning of Chapter 5, that would be illegal at age 16 and deemed cancerous in our society?
What is smoking cigarettes?
200
Synonyms: Which is the best replacement word for "solemn" in the sentence below.

"Marcus's voice is solemn and gives equal weight to each word". 

1. dignified   2. formal    3. impressive  4. grand  

What is formal?
200
Symbols: This could symbolize "goodbye forever" or "we love you" and "well wishes".
What is the "kiss" from Beatrice's mother?
200
We handle the functioning of the laws, so that everyone receives the help and assistance they need from the government. 
What is Abnegation?
200

Symbols and Theme: Abnegation's symbol is ________ and blames what actions by humankind as the reason for warring in the world?

What is stones and selfishness?
200
School Connection: The Choosing Ceremony is like which 8th Grade event you guys completed last month with Skyline counselors?
What is High school course plans? Or, Personal Graduation Plans (PGPs)?
300
Syllabication: The word "ideology" means a system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy. How many syllables does the word "ideology" have?
What is five?
300
Inferences: My blood on stones. My blood drizzling on the coals.  This part of the ritual implies the initiates will have to do what to demonstrate their choosing, at the Ceremony?
What is cut their hand?
300
We guard and protect dangers within and outside the factions.
What is Dauntless?
300

Symbols and Theme: Candor's symbol is ________ and blames what actions by humankind as the reason for warring in the world?

What is glass and duplicity?
300
Personal Connections: When a couple marries, the female can choose to keep, leave behind or add this to the new one?
What is her last name?
400
Antonyms: A traitor is one who betrays a friend, country, principle, etc.  Which sentence best shows an antonym of "traitor"?

1. James Tucker is a renegade.  He left Dauntless.

2. James Tucker is a hero.  He left Dauntless.


What is sentence 2?
400
Cause-Effect: What does Marcus say that the ancestor's believed triggered a warring world?
What is Evil?
400
We ensure the children and their parents receive a quality education.  Our research is how we ensure factions are up-to-date and adequately informed.
What is Erudite?
400

Symbols and Theme: Erudite's symbol is ________ and blames what actions by humankind as the reason for warring in the world?

What is water and ignorance?
400
Personal Connection: The aptitude test is used to determine several different qualities such as personality, IQ, careers, etc.  What aptitude test determines your level of proficiency for promotion? 
What is STAAR?
500
Context Clues: Which word in the sentence below helps the reader know that "propel" means to push, drive, or force ahead.


I hear my name and a shudder propels me forward.


 

What is "forward"?
500
Foreshadow: Which sentence below hints that Beatrice will be a danger to the factions?


"I think of the motto I in my Faction History textbook: Faction before blood. More than family, our factions are where we belong. Can that possibly be right?"

What is, " Could that possibly be right?"
500
We provide care and counseling to nurse the mind, body, spirit and soul; and, to ensure everyone's well being is stable.
What is Amity?
500

Symbols and Theme: Dauntless's symbol is ________ and blames what actions by humankind as the reason for warring in the world?

What is lit coals and cowardice?
500
School Connection: Divergent is filled with many symbols and themes throughout the novel.  This symbolizes what eighth graders need to be promoted to high school.
What is G.A.S....Grades, Attendance, STAAR? 
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