Tris
Tris gets a tattoo on her collarbone.
What is tattoo and what does it symbolize?
3 Ravens
One for each of her family as a reminder of her past
When Tris visits the gate at the edge of the city she notices something strange. What does she notice?
The gate is locked from the outside
"That you wanted to prove how tough you are, like Eric. That you wanted to prove yo're just as sadistic as him?"
What does sadistic mean in this sentence?
Taking pleasure in inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation in others.
Describe Four's leadership style. Give an example that demonstrates his style of leadership.
He tries to support initiates to do their best, while also setting clear expectations. For example, he provides feedback to Tris to improve her fighting and he lets her take the lead during the capture the flag game. He also compliments Tris in front of her mother on visiting day
According to Tori, what happened during the aptitude test that made Tris potentially identify with Dauntless?
Not running from the dog
What does Tris' mother ask her to do that she is unable to?
To visit Caleb at Erudite and ask him to investigate the simulation serum.
What is a synonym of elaborate?
expand on
explain
add to
flesh out
provide details about
What is Eric's leadership style. Provide an example from the novel to support your answer
cruel, sadistic, power hungry.
Multiple examples, but his treatment of Christina is notable
Why does Tris allow Christina to claim the flag at the end of the capture the flag match?
Tris had already done enough to help her team win. She didn't want to draw attention to herself by taking the flag too. This would have made her a target.
Who does Tris beat during a training fight at the end of chapter 14 and why does she fight with such ferocity?
Molly
Revenge for earlier when she and Peter removed her towel in the dormitory. Molly taunts Tris during the fight which riles her up.
We do not fraternize with other factions.
What does fraternize mean?
associate or form a friendship with
Mingling
Initially, what do Tris and her friends believe is the reason Eric does not like Four?
Four scored higher than him during their initiation class. Eric is threatened by him.
Why does Tris stand in for Al during the knife throwing exercise? What does this reveal about her character?
She believes Eric is being cruel and bullying Al. She stand up for him because she believes what Eric is doing is wrong. This reveals that Tris truly is brave for standing up for what is right, a Dauntless quality. While she also demonstrates her selflessness.
Why does Cara treat Tris' mother so poorly on visiting day? What specifically is she mad about?
Cara does not like that tris' mother is the wife of a council member and that she runs the "volunteer agency" that cares for the factionless. She claims that her faction is hoarding goods (like fresh food) for themselves.
What is an antonym of writhing?
straighten
unravel
untwist
unsnarl
make straight
untwine
Describe why Abnegation is in a leadership role in society
They are selfless, and so they will put the needs of others always before their own. They will not use the power of leadership to their advantage, but rather to the benefit of all.
Describe 3 ways that Tris has shed her Abnegation identity in favour of her new Dauntless one. List 3 specific events that show this transition.
multiple possible answers
What does Tris conclude about her mother at the end of chapter 15 and why? (2 reasons)
That she is Dauntless. She knows her way around the Dauntless compound and she knows about Dauntless initiation
What does forlorn mean?
As in "I received a forlorn look."
pitiful, sad, or lonely
hopeless stare
During the capture the flag game, how do Four and Eric choose their teams? What is most important to them? AND what is the result?
Four chooses the most strategic and creative thinking initiates.
Eric chooses the most physically strong initiates
This demonstrates what "strengths" they perceive as important. Ultimately, it pays off for Four.