Insurgent Reading Comprehension Questions
by Veronica Roth
Part of the Divergent series · Book 2 of 3
Book Summary
After the shocking events in Divergent, Tris Prior and Tobias Eaton (Four) are on the run. They seek refuge among the Amity, Candor, and Factionless, trying to understand why the Erudite leader, Jeanine Matthews, wants to hunt down Divergents. Tris struggles with guilt and grief, while a rebellion against Erudite begins to brew. As Tris uncovers secrets about a mysterious box and the city's origins, she must decide where her loyalties lie and what sacrifices she is willing to make to uncover the truth about their world.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 19 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Insurgent.
1.Where did Tris and her companions first seek refuge after escaping the Erudite attack?
2.What secret did Tris confess under the truth serum in Candor that deeply upset Christina?
3.Why did Tris struggle to find peace in the Amity compound, despite its calm atmosphere?
4.What can you infer about Caleb's motivations for secretly working with Erudite, even though it hurt Tris?
5.Based on the Factionless rebellion, what can you infer about the Factionless people's view of the established faction system?
6.Why was Tris determined to open the mysterious box that Jeanine Matthews was also trying to access?
7.What is a central theme explored through Tris's struggle with guilt after killing Will?
8.The Factionless rebellion against Erudite best illustrates which theme?
9.What overarching theme is revealed by the message from the city's founders about the factions being an 'experiment'?
10.How does Tris's decision to infiltrate Erudite headquarters demonstrate her character development?
11.Compare Tris's initial feelings about Amity with her later actions in joining the Factionless rebellion. What does this comparison reveal about her?
12.How did the revelation from the box fundamentally change the characters' understanding of their world?
13.What does the word 'faction' mean in the context of the story?
14.When Tris found 'sanctuary' in the Amity compound, what does 'sanctuary' mean?
15.What is the best definition of 'betrayal' as it applies to Caleb's actions towards Tris?
16.The message from the box was a 'revelation'. What does 'revelation' mean in this context?
17.If you were Tris, how would you have reacted to Caleb's betrayal? Would you have been able to forgive him, and why or why not?
18.The book ends with the revelation that there's a world outside the city. How do you think this discovery would change the daily lives and beliefs of the people remaining in the city?
19.Tris makes many difficult choices throughout the story, often sacrificing her own safety for the truth or for others. What does this tell you about the kind of hero she is, and what qualities do you admire most in her?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Insurgent to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Insurgent with children.
What was your favorite part of Insurgent? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Insurgent, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Insurgent make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Insurgent to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Veronica Roth wanted young readers to learn from this story?
More in the Divergent Series
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What reading level is Insurgent?
Insurgent by Veronica Roth is recommended for grades 3-5 readers with an AR level of 5.8. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Insurgent?
ReadBuddy provides 19 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Insurgent, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Insurgent for reading practice?
Read the book together or independently, then use ReadBuddy's comprehension questions to check understanding. Focus on vocabulary words, discuss character motivations, and encourage your child to make connections to their own experiences.
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