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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. At the Game Center, Xander challenges Ky to ____________________.

2. The Official tells Cassia that she cannot associate with Ky because ______________________.

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

4. What does an Official tell Cassia?

5. Cassia and Ky will commit an Infraction if they ___________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Describe how the connection between Cassia and Ky develops.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Xander. What did he look like? What were his positive personality traits? What were his dreams and fears? What was most valuable to him in his world?

Essay Topic 2

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

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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