19W 8th Grade CFA 1

In Divergent by Veronica Roth, how does the author use imagery in the description of the choosing ceremony to enhance the reader's understanding of Beatrice (Tris) Prior's internal conflict?

• By depicting the ceremony as a colorful and festive event that contrasts with Tris's personal fears

• By describing the ceremony as a chaotic and disorderly scene that reflects Tris's confusion and apprehension

• By illustrating the ceremony as a solemn and ritualistic event that emphasizes Tris’s determination and resolve

• By portraying the ceremony as a simple and uneventful process that highlights Tris’s indifference

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In chapters 1-6 of Divergent by Veronica Roth, how does the author use the selection process at the Choosing Ceremony to advance the plot?

• By illustrating the different factions, which introduces the reader to the societal structure and its impact on the protagonist

• By depicting the ceremony as a trivial event, which diminishes the importance of faction loyalty

• By focusing on Tris’s family dynamics, which diverts attention from the central conflict of the story

• By describing the Choosing Ceremony in detail, which primarily serves to highlight the romantic subplot

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In chapters 1-6 of Divergent by Veronica Roth, how does the author use Tris Prior's interactions with her family and her experience at the Choosing Ceremony to develop her character?

• By showing her family’s support and her confident demeanor, which reveals her lack of inner conflict

• By depicting her reluctance to leave her family and her internal struggle during the Choosing Ceremony, which highlights her uncertainty and bravery

• By focusing on her friendships and social interactions, which demonstrates her isolation from her family

• By emphasizing her early successes and leadership qualities, which underscores her comfort within her current faction

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In chapters 1-6 of Divergent by Veronica Roth, how does the author use symbolism to develop the theme of identity and choice?

• By using the factions as symbols to represent different aspects of their identity, values, and demeanor which reveals the impact of personal choices on one's future

• By describing the city’s physical setting as a symbol of safety and comfort, contrasting with the characters' internal conflicts

• By presenting the Choosing Ceremony as a mere social event without deeper symbolic meaning, which emphasizes the mundane aspects of society

• By focusing on Tris’s clothing as a symbol of her social status, which highlights her external appearance rather than her internal struggle

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How does the author of Divergent use the structure of the plot to develop the theme of self-discovery?

• By introducing Tris’s decision to leave her family and join a new faction, which initiates her journey of self-discovery and personal growth

• By presenting a series of unrelated events that do not contribute to Tris’s development, focusing instead on secondary characters

• By depicting Tris’s immediate success in her new faction, which reinforces the theme of effortless transition rather than self-discovery

• By providing extensive backstory about her family’s history, which distracts from the central theme of personal growth and self-discovery

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How does the author of Divergent use the setting of the dystopian society to develop the theme of individuality versus conformity?

• By depicting the society’s strict faction system and the Choosing Ceremony, which emphasizes the pressure to conform to societal expectations and the struggle for individuality

• By describing a harmonious and orderly society where everyone is content and no one questions the system

• By focusing on the detailed description of the physical environment, which highlights the beauty of the setting rather than the thematic conflict

• By presenting characters who easily adapt to their new roles without conflict, suggesting that individuality is not a significant issue

In chapters 1-6 of Divergent by Veronica Roth, how does the author use Tris Prior’s perspective to convey the differences between her current faction and the faction she leaves behind?

• By detailing Tris’s growing appreciation for her new faction’s values, which contrasts with her negative view of her former faction

• By presenting Tris’s nostalgia for her old faction and her difficulty in adapting to the new one, highlighting the contrasts between the two groups

• By focusing solely on Tris’s excitement about her new life, without reflecting on her past experiences or the differences between the factions

• By showing Tris’s indifference towards her former faction, which minimizes the impact of the transition on her

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In chapters 1-6 of Divergent by Veronica Roth, how does the author use the Choosing Ceremony to advance the plot of the novel?

• By using the Choosing Ceremony to provide backstory about the protagonist’s family, which delays the introduction of the central conflict

• By showing the Choosing Ceremony as a routine event, which establishes the normalcy of the society and prevents any further development of the plot

• By making the Choosing Ceremony a pivotal event where Tris’s decision to switch factions sets the stage for her journey and the unfolding conflicts

• By depicting the Choosing Ceremony as a minor event that does not influence Tris’s character development or the story’s progression

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Using the following sentence and context clues from Chapter 1 of Divergent, determine the meaning of the underlined word. Caleb’s expression is placid as the bus sways and jolts on the road. Using context clues on page 4. What does the word placid mean?

• Calm or tranquil

• Angry or mean

• Excited or happy

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Using the following sentence and context clues from Chapter 4 of Divergent, determine the meaning of the underlined word. My mother’s acute senses sometimes surprise me, but now they chide me. Use context clues on pages 32-33. What does the word acute mean?

• severe or critical

• intuitive or perceptive

• small or inconsequential

• unwelcome or unwanted

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