Which “Divergent” Faction Do You Really Belong In?

By: Alex Wittman
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Which “Divergent” Faction Do You Really Belong In?
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About This Quiz

If there's one thing the world's young (and not-so-young) adults can't get enough of, it's dystopian novels. Readers just seem to have a soft spot for teenagers fighting to the death in a post-apocalyptic society. Take Divergent as an example. Fiction fanatics devoured the first book in the trilogy almost as soon as it hit shelves back in 2011. The buzz around the books was immediate, and conversations about the novel often turned to the question: Which Divergent faction do you really belong in?

As a refresher (or in case you've never read the series yourself), the characters in Divergent are living in the ruins of Chicago and working to rebuild society. In the hopes of a more organized (read: easily controllable) existence, the population is divided into factions based on their personalities. The law requires all 16-year-olds to take an aptitude test to determine which of the five factions they are best suited to join. The factions are Abnegation, Amity, Candor, Dauntless and Erudite. 

Of the five Divergent factions, which one do you really belong in? Discover your place in author Veronica Roth's imagined society. Take this quiz to find out where your Divergent heart lies. Like the first task on Dauntless initiation day (jumping onto a moving train!), the results may shock you.  

If the apocalypse were to happen, which U.S. city would you most want to be in?
Washington D.C.
Houston
Boston
Chicago
New York City

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When you're not reading "Divergent," what's your favorite dystopian novel?
"The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
"Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
"Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury
"The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
"Nineteen Eighty-Four" by George Orwell

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Of the following, which positive personality trait do people most often associate with you?
Selfless
Kind
Honest
Brave
Intelligent

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Because no one is perfect, which not-so-positive personality trait do people most often associate with you?
Stifling
Passive
Inconsiderate
Cruel
Vain

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If you had taken a career aptitude test in high school, what profession do you most likely think your results would have generated?
Doctor
Sales person
Politician
Police Officer
Professor

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At 16 years old, what was your favorite subject in school?
Math
Science
English
Physical education
History

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Of the following, which is the most fear-inducing?
Not being able to help a friend in need
A wild animal attacking you
A trusted friend lying to you
Being outcast from a group
Losing your hard-earned power

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In society, which role do you see yourself fulfilling?
Caregiver
Peacekeeper
Lawmaker
Protector
Leader

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In place of Theo James, which actor would make the best Four?
Zac Efron
Liam Hemsworth
Dave Franco
Daniel Kaluuya
Taron Egerton

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In place of Shailene Woodley, which actress would make the best Tris?
Saoirse Ronan
Letitia Wright
Taissa Farmiga
Margot Robbie
Emma Roberts

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If your best friend gets mad at you, what is it most likely for?
Letting an acquaintance take advantage of you
Overstretching yourself
Saying something too bluntly
Reacting without thinking
Being a know-it-all

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If the world were to end, how do you think it would happen?
Global warming
Widespread disease
Overpopulation
Asteroid
Technological takeover

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Which of the following phrases do you most often say?
"I can help you!"
"You're doing such a great job."
"If I can be totally honest..."
"Yes, I'm totally down for that."
"Well, I was listening to a podcast and..."

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What's your favorite apocalypse movie?
"The Road"
"The Book of Eli"
"I Am Legend"
"Mad Max: Fury Road"
"The Day After Tomorrow"

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Of the following, which substance is the most appealing to you?
Gray stones
Soil
Glass
Burning coals
Water

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The post-apocalyptic future isn't all doom and gloom. What's your ideal vacation?
Volunteer work abroad
Trip with your family
Solo excursion
Adventure outing
Historical monuments

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Crossover question! Which Hogwarts house do you belong in?
None
Hufflepuff
Ravenclaw
Griffyndor
Slytherin

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Enjoying a Friday night with your friends, what's your favorite party game?
Charades
Whatever anyone else wants to play
Cards Against Humanity
Truth or Dare
Trivial Pursuit

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In a dystopian world, what snack would you miss the most?
Potato chips
Hummus and pita chips
Soda
Buffalo chicken wings
Cheese and crackers

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Which of the following characteristics do you value most in other people?
Charity
Kindness
Fairness
Tenacity
Wit

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You're going to the zoo. Which animal are you most excited to see?
Elephants
Giraffes
Crocodiles
Tiger
Chimpanzees

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How do you handle a stressful situation?
Make sure no one else is affected.
Ask friends for help.
Be open with everyone about what's going on.
Face it head on.
Prepare yourself as much as possible.

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What is your favorite piece of clothing you own?
T-shirt
Sweatshirt
Blue jeans
Jacket
Sweater

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Of the following, which job would you be the worst at doing?
Stockbroker
Film critic
Lawyer
Librarian
Kindergarten teacher

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Everyone needs an animal friend, which pet would you like to have?
Dog
Rabbit
Cat
Falcon
Pig

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If instead of living in the post-apocalyptic future somehow you transported to the past, what era would you like to live in?
The Renaissance
Gilded Age
Middle Ages
Viking Age
The Age of Enlightenment

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Of the following individuals, who do you look up to the most?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Gandhi
Abraham Lincoln
Neil Armstrong
Stephen Hawking

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What is one thing you think everyone should do at least once in their life?
Volunteer
Donate to charity.
Stand up for something they believe in.
Try something that scares them.
Learn a new skill.

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If you could change one of the following things about yourself, what would it be?
Not letting others make their own mistakes
Being "too nice"
Not giving your words enough consideration
Pressuring other people to be like you
Having a short temper when someone is slow to grasp something

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Which color scheme do you find the most pleasing?
Gray
Red and yellow
Black and white
Black
Blue

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