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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 sharing a poem on the hill show about Cassia and Ky?

2. Cassia's mother had been on a trip on which she had to write people up for ______________________.

3. Who is the worker who stands in the middle of those who will remain and those to be relocated?

4. What do Ky and Cassia do with her birthday poem so they don't get in trouble?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

4. What is depicted on the napkin that Ky gives to Cassia?

5. What does Ky tell Cassia that he is and how does she feel about it?

6. Why does Society not want Cassia to be with Ky and what is Cassia's opinion of that?

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

8. How does Cassia realize that she and her mother are alike?

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

10. Why does Cassia hold back from telling Ky that she saw his face on the screen at her Match Banquet?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several events of foreshadowing in MATCHED. Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

Enforced compliance takes on an almost human persona in this book. What were the sources of forced compliance in the story? What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

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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