Divergent by Veronica Roth
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Grade 11 (Incoming)
Chapters 1-6
Question that assesses
structure of the text of
chapter
What is the relationship between the setting and the
characterization of the narrator in Divergent?
Question that assesses
knowledge of vocabulary
Explain the meaning of the factions and their significance. Infer
the characteristics of each. Use evidence from the text to
support your thinking.
Abnegation, Candor, Erudite, Amity and Dauntless
Questions that assesses
syntax and structure
What words and sentences does the author use to create a tone
of apprehension?
Chapter Summary
Chapters 1-6
Question that assesses
themes and central ideas
of chapter
Describe the dilemma that the narrator faces now that she has
been identified as “divergent.”
Question that assesses
knowledge of vocabulary
Why is being “divergent” such a source of conflict? Use text
evidence to support your thinking.
Questions that assesses
syntax and structure
Find the sentence that best describes the heart of her conflict.
Explain in your own words why this is the best.
Chapter Summary
Chap. 7-12
Question that assesses
themes and central
ideas of chapter
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knowledge of
vocabulary
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assesses syntax and
structure
Chapter Summary
What does the narrator choosing the Dauntless tell you about her
character? Do you think she will regret this decision? Explain
why or why not.
Pg. 63 In the following sentence explain the meaning of the word
“placid” and describe the positive and negative connotations that
could be associated with it in this novel
“He seemed placid to me on the platform, but something about
that stillness makes me wary now.”
What words or phrases does the author use to build the
suspense of the initiation?
Chapters 13-16
Question that assesses
structure of the text of
chapter
ch. 13: “But I know…, and pride is important to Dauntless” (Roth
158). Read this paragraph again and explain the significance of
the quote by giving examples of pride in this chapter.
Question that assesses
knowledge of vocabulary
“Edward and Peter take longer. Though they are the best
fighters, the disparity between them is noticeable” (Roth 171).
Based on context clues, give a definition for disparity.
Questions that assesses
syntax and structure
“I stare at up at him. For the first time since I beat Molly, guilt
pinches my gut” (Roth 176). What literary device does Roth use
in this sentence? What is the author’s purpose for using this
device (plot, etc.)
Chapter Summary
Chapters 17-20
Question that assesses
themes and central ideas
of chapter
ch. 17: Tris automatically knows that they are headed to the
100th floor of the Hancock building. She states, after being
questioned, “we’re in a one-hundred-story abandoned building
with some dauntless” (Roth 216). This is an example of what
theme, explain?
Question that assesses
knowledge of vocabulary
ch.18: Based on the word “visceral” being used on page 230,
what can you assume Tris feels about the simulators?
Questions that assesses
syntax and structure
ch.19: At the beginning of chapter 19, Roth has Peter reading
the article incriminating Tris’ father. What effect does this have
on readers as opposed to just a description of the article?
Chapter Summary
Chapters 21-25
1 Question that assesses
themes and central ideas
of chapter
Ch. 21: Tris indicates in the 2nd paragraph on page 263 that
she “knows what fear is now.” Based on that notion, how does
she feel about her family?
1 Question that assesses
knowledge of vocabulary
ch. 23: Why is Tris encouraged to appear as though she is
“cowering” (Roth 291)?
1 Questions that assesses
syntax and structure
ch. 24: “I run barefoot over the stone floor, blinking clouds from
my eyes, my limbs still heavy with sleep” (Roth 302). Identify the
imagery in the sentence. What influence does this imagery have
on the sentence?
Chapter Summary
Chapters 26-30
Question that assesses
themes and central ideas
of chapter
Chapter 26: Four says, “‘I have a theory that selflessness and
bravery aren’t all that different’” (336). What does he mean by
this? How is this shown throughout the text?
Question that assesses
knowledge of vocabulary
Chapter 27: What does Tris mean when she says her question
“comes out too incredulous” (341)? Use context clues to help
you figure out the word’s meaning.
Questions that assesses
syntax and structure
Chapter 28: How does the structure of the following two
sentences impact you as a reader: “Yesterday failure seemed
impossible. Today I’m not sure” (346)?
Chapter Summary
Chapters 31-34
1 Question that assesses
themes and central ideas
of chapter
Chapter 34: How does the following quote from Jeanine tie into a
theme that you’ve seen throughout Divergent: “‘I cannot control
your will. But there are a few things I can control’” (431)?
Question that assesses
knowledge of vocabulary
Chapter 31: What does the word masochism mean in the
following sentence: “It seemed like bravery to me before, but
now it seems more like masochism” (397)? How are bravery and
masochism similar and different?
Questions that assesses
syntax and structure
Chapter 33: How does the structure Roth uses on page 419
allow the reader to reach particular conclusions regarding the
characters and the plot?
Chapter Summary
Chapters 35-39
Question that assesses
structure of the text of
chapter
Chapter 37: Based on the dialogue between Tris and her father
on page 457, how are being brave and being selfless the same
thing? Why is this an important connection to make?
Question that assesses
knowledge of vocabulary
Chapter 39: Assess why Roth uses the word unyielding in the
following sentence: “We walk over unyielding ground toward the
train tracks” (483). Is there another word that would work better
here? Explain your reasoning.
Questions that assesses
syntax and structure
Chapter 36: Explain the impact of the following lines of text on
you as a reader and on the plot of the text: “‘I’m factionless now.’
‘No, you aren’t,’ my father says sternly. ‘You’re with us’” (449).
Chapter Summary