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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. What does Ky give to Cassia while hiking in Chapter 15?

2. What does Cassia notice when she is out to dinner with Xander?

3. What does Cassia ask Ky to teach her how to do?

4. What phrase does Cassia write on the ground for Ky?

5. Which of the following is NOT a color of the land where Cassia and Ky live?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what ways are Cassia and her mother alike?

2. What is the first word that Ky teaches Cassia to write?

3. Why does Cassia have such a connection with nature?

4. How does the Official subtly blackmail Cassia regarding her sorting work and the choices she makes?

5. Why does Ky teach Cassia to write her name?

6. What very difficult sorting decision does Cassia make regarding Ky and his workplace?

7. Why does Cassia think that she shouldn't be Matched to Xander?

8. What gift does Ky give to Cassia and why does she withhold her feelings from him?

9. What does Ky mean when he tells Cassia they are running out of time and how does he feel about the decision Cassia made for him at his workplace?

10. What does Ky give to Cassia after they kiss on top of the hill?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

MATCHED is a novel written in the Dystopian genre. Explain what Dystopian means and why this book fits in the category.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of rebellion. Identify at least two instances about rebellion in the book. Then cite examples to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the significance of the book's title. What does the author mean by calling it simply MATCHED? What is he trying to emphasize with this emphatic style? Suggest three alternate titles for this book with supporting rationale for each.

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