Divergent- First Chapter

In paragraph 1, the word vanity means-

• surprised by what you see

• looking at yourself in a reflection

• the mirror on a dresser

• admiration of your own appearance

Which idea does paragraph 1 emphasize?

• The narrator is getting her hair cut by her mother

• How you look is not as important as other qualities

• Your appearance shows how old you are

• It is important to be self- indulgent

What is the narrator nervous about in paragraph 2?

• She feels guilty about looking into the mirror.

• She does not know what to expect.

• She will have to decide the rest of her life.

• She will be required to leave her family.

The point of view from which the story is told gives the reader insight to-

• the mother's thoughts and vanity

• the narrator's feelings about leaving her family

• how the Choosing Ceremony will be organized

• feelings of the character's optimistic attitude

In paragraph 1, the word self-indulgent means-

• to give in to others

• to be aware of yourself

• to do what you want

• to choose to do the right thing

Read the following sentence from paragraph 1.

On these mornings when my brother makes breakfast, and my father's hand skims my hair as he reads the newspaper, and my mother hums as she clears the table- it is these mornings that I feel guiltiest for wanting to leave them.

• describes how she feels about the Choosing Ceremony

• makes light of the upcoming situation

• explains why she needs to leave

• shares her fear of not belonging with her family

Which of these is the best summary of the excerpt?

• The narrator is sitting for her mother to cut her hair. She sneaks a look at the reflection, not for her beauty but to see if she looks older after her birthday. Her mother catches her looking, but only smiles. Instead, her mother asks her if she is worried about the ceremony tomorrow where she will decide her future. She says no and goes into breakfast with her family. This was a time when she felt guilty for wanting to leave them.

• After getting her hair cut, the narrator discusses with her mother her worries about the Choosing Ceremony that was coming the following day. This was when she would have to decide the rest of her life: if she would stay with her family or leave. Deep down, she felt guilty. She felt bad about wanting to leave them.

• The narrator sat in front of the only mirror in the house, behind a sliding panel. Her faction only allowed it when her mother cut her hair. She sat on the stool watching the strands fall on the floor. When her mother finishes, she pulls her hair into a knot calmly. She sneaks a look at her reflection out of curiosity, for a few months ago she turned sixteen.

• The narrator is nervous about the coming ceremony.