Plot Points
Characters
Factions and Values
Fears and Simulations
Themes and Symbols
100

What does Al do that makes Tris stop trusting him?

He helps Peter and Drew attack Tris.

100

Which character apologizes to Tris for attacking her?

Al

100

Which faction does Tris think about when she tries to stay calm and selfless?

Abnegation

100

What is the purpose of the fear simulations?

To help initiates face and control their fears.

100

What do the fear simulations reveal about a person?

A person’s deepest fears.

200

What big test do the initiates begin preparing for in these chapters?

The fear landscape test (stage two & preparation for the final exam).

200

Which character warns Tris to hide how quickly she gets through simulations?

Four

200

Which faction values bravery more than anything else?

Dauntless

200

What does Four tell Tris to do so she can control the simulations better?

Change the way she thinks (use logic to calm the fear).

200

What does Four have tattooed on his back?

All five faction symbols.

300

What happens to Edward when he does well on the test?

He is stabbed in the eye with a butter knife.

300

Who becomes noticeably jealous when Tris spends time with Four?

Peter

300

Which faction does Caleb choose during the Choosing Ceremony?

Erudite

300

What kind of birds attack Tris in one of her simulation fears?

Crows

300

What theme is shown when Tris stands up for herself, even when it’s risky?

Bravery takes risks. 

400

Where do Tris and Four go when he decides to show her his fears?

Into his fear landscape. 

400

Which Dauntless leader continues to treat Tris unfairly?

Eric

400

What faction does Jeanine Matthews represent?

Erudite

400

Why does Tris get through her fears faster than most initiates?

Because she is Divergent and can manipulate the simulations.

400

What does the Dauntless motto “Be brave” encourage initiates to do?

To act bravely even when afraid.

500

What surprising thing does Tris learn about Four during the fear landscape scene?

Four's name is Tobias; Four only has four fears; Four's father is Marcus. 

500

Who shows Tris their fear landscape to help her understand them better?

Four

500

Which two factions are becoming more and more hostile toward each other in these chapters?

Erudite and Abnegation

500

What final test will Tris soon have to face that includes all her fears in a row?

The final fear landscape test.

500

What could Tris's drowning simulation symbolize about what she is afraid of? 

Her lack of control or power.