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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. Where does Newt say he was injured as a Runner in Chapter Fifteen?
2. What is Thomas forced to do once the Griever begins climbing the wall in the beginning of Chapter Twenty?
3. What word used at the Gathering in Chapter Twenty-Five means a pretense of having a virtuous character or principles that one does not really possess?
4. How frequently does Alby say the boys receive supplies from the Box in Chapter Seven?
5. Who is Alby calling out to speak with in the end of Chapter Twenty-Six?
Short Essay Questions
1. What decision do the Keepers reach regarding Thomas at the Gathering in Chapter Twenty-Six?
2. How does Thomas escape the Griever at the Wall in Chapter Twenty? What does he encounter next?
3. What do Thomas and Newt learn when they go to visit the girl in the recovery area of the Homestead in Chapter Twenty-Eight?
4. How is the setting of the Slammer described in Chapter Thirty? How would you describe Thomas's experience there?
5. What occurs when Thomas approaches the East Door, despite Chuck's warnings, in Chapter Four?
6. What does Alby tell Thomas about his history in the Glade in Chapter Seven? What does he reveal about the Maze?
7. What happens as the Griever approaches the Wall in Chapter Nineteen? What does Thomas do?
8. What does Thomas do when Minho collapses in Chapter Twelve? What has Minho found?
9. How does Alby describe the structure and divisions within the Glade? What is each area's designation?
10. Where does Minho take Thomas to equip him as a Runner in Chapter Thirty-Two? What equipment does Thomas receive?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the theme of trust in The Maze Runner. How is this theme developed through the main characters? How is the theme illustrated through symbolism and imagery in the novel? Why is trust important to the characters in the story? How important is trust to you?
Essay Topic 2
Describe and analyze the character of Teresa in the novel. How old is Teresa? How does she explain her connection to Thomas? What are the immediate memories that Teresa describes after she’s awaken? Do you think that Teresa appears to be a trustworthy character? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
Describe and analyze the settings of the Weapons Room and the Map Room in the Glade. What weapons are contained in the Weapons Room? Which of these do the Runners use? How does the Map Room differ from Thomas’s expectations?
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