Divergent Chapters 1-21 Flashcards

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Which faction does Beatrice's family belong to?

Abnegation

Why do the Candor wear black and white?

Because their faction values honesty and sees the truth of black and white.

List the five factions.

Abnegation, Amity, Dauntless, Erudite, Candor

What is the purpose of the aptitude test?

To show what faction you do best in. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the aptitude test.

Two electrodes attached to foreheads while an individual drinks a liquid that causes them to sleep and experience dangerous situations. Signup and view all the answers

What are the results of Beatrice's aptitude test?

Abnegation and Dauntless Signup and view all the answers

How is Tris bullied?

By getting 'Stiff' spray painted on her mattress, being made fun of for her body, and being beaten up by the Chasm. Signup and view all the answers

Who are the factionless?

Homeless individuals. Signup and view all the answers

Why are the Abnegations chosen as political leaders?

Because they are selfless. Signup and view all the answers

How do the initiates make their selection at the choosing ceremony?

They cut a piece of skin off their hand and drip the blood into a bowl of water. Signup and view all the answers

Which faction does Caleb choose?

Erudite Signup and view all the answers

Which faction does Beatrice choose?

Dauntless Signup and view all the answers

What is the first thing the Dauntless initiates must do as part of their new faction?

Jump on a moving train. Signup and view all the answers

How does Beatrice prove her bravery?

By being the first one to jump off the roof. Signup and view all the answers

What new name does Beatrice choose?

Tris Signup and view all the answers

How many Abnegations transfer to Dauntless?

One Signup and view all the answers

What is the Chasm supposed to represent?

Bravery and idiocy. Signup and view all the answers

Why are the Dauntless initiates ranked?

To determine job selection order and exclude the bottom-ranked members. Signup and view all the answers

What are the first two things that initiates learn?

How to shoot a gun and how to win a fight. Signup and view all the answers

What will Tris's first tattoo represent?

The three members of her family that she left behind. Signup and view all the answers

What is Christina's punishment for quitting her fight against Molly?

To climb over a railing and hold on for 5 minutes. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when Tris fights Peter?

She gets a bloody nose and has to go to the hospital. Signup and view all the answers

What job will initiates have if they don't finish in the top five?

Guarding the fence. Signup and view all the answers

Why do you think Four left the room during Tris's fight with Peter?

He didn't want to watch the fight. Signup and view all the answers

What do the initiates in Four's capture the flag team have in common?

They are all small, strong, and strategic. Signup and view all the answers

What is Four afraid of?

Heights. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Tris take Al's place?

To stand up for him because she is selfless and brave. Signup and view all the answers

How has Tris changed since she joined Dauntless?

She is more muscular and brave. Signup and view all the answers

Why can't Tris's mom visit Caleb?

The Erudite have banned Abnegation visitors. Signup and view all the answers

What advice does she have for Tris?

To stay in the middle and not draw attention to herself. Signup and view all the answers

What does Tris realize about her mom?

Her mom was Dauntless. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Edward stabbed in the eye?

Because Peter is jealous that he is ranked first. Signup and view all the answers

What shows that Tris is becoming accepted by the Dauntless?

She went on a zipline from the Hancock building down to the ground. Signup and view all the answers

What is the second phase of training?

Initiates face fears in simulations. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Tris apprehensive about the training?

She is afraid of revealing her divergence. Signup and view all the answers

How does Tris perform in her first simulation?

She gets out faster than anyone else. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Erudite report say about Tris's family?

Tris and Caleb left because their dad was being abusive. Signup and view all the answers

What must Tris face in her second simulation?

Being trapped in a box filling with water. Signup and view all the answers

How does Four know that Tris is Divergent?

By Tris breaking the glass and manipulating the simulation. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the Dauntless who are suspected of being Divergent?

They get killed. Signup and view all the answers

What four fears has Tris faced at this point?

Burned alive, drowning, watching family die, killing family. Signup and view all the answers

What is Tris ranked after stage 2?

Number 1 with a simulation time of 2:45 seconds. Signup and view all the answers

Who assaults Tris?

Peter, Drew, and Al. Signup and view all the answers

How does she escape?

Four saves her. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Max?

Leader of Dauntless. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Peter?

A Dauntless initiate who stabbed Edward in the eye and has a rivalry with Tris. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Marcus?

Tobias's father and a leader on the Abnegation political council. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Beatrice?

The intelligent, courageous sixteen-year-old protagonist. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Natalie, Beatrice's mom?

Tris's loving mother who reveals her Dauntless background. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Caleb?

Tris's brother who joins the Erudite faction. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Andrew, Beatrice's dad?

Tris's father and a member of the political council. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Four?

In charge of the Dauntless transfers and a love interest of Tris. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Al?

Tris's friend and Dauntless initiate who performed poorly. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Christina?

Tris's best friend in Dauntless. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Eric?

A brutal Dauntless leader who transferred from Erudite. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Will?

A sarcastic but kind Dauntless initiate from Erudite. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Tobias?

A trainer of Dauntless initiates and Tris's love interest. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Tori?

Gives Tris tattoos and changes the results on the aptitude test. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Myra?

An Erudite transfer and Edward's girlfriend. Signup and view all the answers

What are the factions?

Abnegation, Dauntless, Amity, Erudite, Candor. Signup and view all the answers

What is Abnegation?

Selflessness. Signup and view all the answers

What is Candor?

Honesty. Signup and view all the answers

What is Erudite?

Intelligence. Signup and view all the answers

What is Amity?

Kindness. Signup and view all the answers

What is Dauntless?

Courage. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Factions Overview

Five Factions: Abnegation, Amity, Dauntless, Erudite, Candor.
Abnegation: Associated with selflessness; chosen as political leaders for their virtue.
Candor: Values honesty; members wear black and white to symbolize their belief in truth.
Dauntless: Emphasizes courage; initiates must prove bravery through various trials.
Erudite: Represents intelligence and knowledge; often in conflict with Abnegation.
Amity: Focuses on kindness and community.

Beatrice's Journey

Aptitude Test Results: Beatrice (Tris) demonstrates potential for both Abnegation and Dauntless, identifying her as Divergent.
Faction Choice: Tris chooses Dauntless over her family's faction (Abnegation).
New Identity: Tris adopts the name "Tris" in Dauntless, symbolizing her transformation.

Initiation Trials

First Challenge: Initiates must jump onto a moving train, demonstrating immediate bravery.
Training Focus: Initiates learn to shoot and fight; simulations become progressively challenging.
Rankings: Initiates are ranked based on performance; only top ten become full members, while others become factionless.
Tris's Performance: She excels in simulations, facing fears successfully and ranking first after stage two.

Relationships and Conflicts

Four: Tris's trainer and love interest; exhibits a protective nature towards her during conflicts.
Peter: Antagonist who bullies Tris; involved in violent confrontations and rankings conflicts within Dauntless.
Al: Becomes a close friend to Tris, struggles with his own initiation challenges.

Family Dynamics

Tris's Parents:
- Andrew (Father): A political figure in Abnegation, feels betrayed by Tris’s choices.
- Natalie (Mother): A loving figure with a hidden Dauntless past.
Sibling Strains: Caleb, Tris's brother, chooses Erudite, causing friction within the family.

Themes and Symbolism

Divergence: Represents individuality and strength against societal expectations.
Bravery vs. Selflessness: Tris embodies a balance of Dauntless courage and Abnegation selflessness.
Physical and Emotional Transformation: As Tris adapts to Dauntless life, she becomes more muscular and assertive.

Challenges Faced

Bullying and Conflict: Tris experiences bullying from peers like Peter and faces physical dangers, including a brutal fight.
Fear Simulation: Tris confronts her personal fears, such as drowning and family loss, highlighting her struggle with divergence.

Essential Character Insights

Tori: Provides support to Tris through tattoos and helps with her aptitude test repercussions.
Christina: Tris's best friend who encourages her to embrace Dauntless life.
Eric: A brutal Dauntless leader who represents a harsher side of faction initiation.

Other Key Events

Chasm Symbolism: Represents bravery and folly; its significance is mirrored in the challenges initiates face.
Tattoo Significance: Tris’s tattoo of three birds symbolizes her connection to her family.

Factionless: Represents individuals who fail to integrate into any faction; often homeless.
Simulation Control: Tris’s ability to manipulate simulations showcases her unique divergence, putting her at risk.

These notes encapsulate the important characters, events, themes, and social structures within the first 21 chapters of "Divergent," emphasizing the complexities of relationships and personal growth against a backdrop of a rigid societal system.

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