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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. Ky works in a very ______________ environment.

2. Cassia realizes that she is in love with whom?

3. Ky tells Cassia the story about _____________________.

4. What does sharing a poem on the hill show about Cassia and Ky?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Society doing in the middle of the night that Cassia's mother considers to be a warning for her?

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

3. What secret activity does Cassia ask Ky to teach her?

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

5. What is the Prisoner's Dilemma and how does it relate to Cassia and Ky?

6. What does Cassia learn about the value of words in keeping a person alive?

7. What artifact does Ky give to Cassia when she thought he would be returning her compact?

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

9. What does the Official warn Cassia might happen to Ky if they maintain their relationship?

10. What is significant of Ky's behavior when playing games with Xander?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Coming of age is an important theme in MATCHED. Can you cite an example to support this theme? Name two other themes and cite examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

The author used more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two examples about loss in the book and then explain why the examples support the theme.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Cassia's mother. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were her dreams and fears? What was most valuable to her in her world?

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