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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Grandfather's last words tell his family __________________________.

2. While working in the gardens, Cassia is reminded of the stories her mother told her about ________________ when she was young.

3. Who challenges Cassia to open her eyes to see beyond what is generally considered acceptable?

4. Who is Cassia's Match?

5. What does Cassia do when she sees Ky crying?

Short Essay Questions

1. When does Cassia wonder if her Match should really be Ky?

2. Why is Cassia especially pleased with the Matching Banquet she and Xander are attending?

3. How is Cassia's ordered world thrown off when she looks at her micro card to learn more about Xander?

4. What is Cassia's special talent in the Society?

5. How are Cassia and her father alike in that they both destroyed part of Grandfather?

6. What are the artifacts that Cassia and Xander carry with them at the beginning of the book?

7. What is no longer possible now that Grandfather's tissue samples have been lost?

8. What outdoor activity is Cassia excited to undertake based on stories about nature that her family has told her?

9. Explain Grandfather's Final Banquet.

10. Explain how the Matching ceremony takes place.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ally Condie is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony. Briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 2

What is the greatest lesson Cassia learns from Ky? Is it that important lessons are also painful ones? What will Cassia always recall about her time with Ky?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of love. Identify at least two instances about love in the book and then cite examples to support your answer.

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