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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. By which entrance do the Gladers enter the Maze in Chapter Fifty-Four?

2. Where does Teresa come to meet Thomas after he leaves the Gathering in Chapter Fifty-Two?

3. What does the sign say that Thomas reveals underneath the ivy on the wall of the Maze in Chapter Thirty-Three?

4. Who have the Grievers taken in Chapter Forty-Six when Thomas goes about enacting his plan?

5. Who does Thomas stay upstairs with overnight in Chapter Thirty-Eight?

Short Essay Questions

1. What information does Thomas learn from Teresa when they first officially meet in Chapter Thirty-Six?

2. How does Thomas explain the sunless sky and the arrival of him and Teresa at the Gathering in Chapter Forty-Nine?

3. What document comprises the Epilogue of The Maze Runner? Who is the author of this document?

4. Why is Thomas conflicted about going into the Maze in Chapter Forty-Three?

5. How does Thomas go about testing and proving his theory in Chapter Forty-Two?

6. How does the woman rescuer describe the events surrounding "the Flare" in Chapter Sixty-One?

7. What happens when the Gladers reach the Cliff in Chapter Fifty-Five? Who sacrifices himself?

8. How is Thomas's first journey into the Maze as a Runner described in Chapter Thirty-Three?

9. Who greets Thomas when he awakens in Chapter Forty-Eight? How long has Thomas slept?

10. What does Thomas demand in exchange for sharing his theory in Chapter Forty-One?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the character of Alby in the novel. Why does Alby take charge of giving Thomas his tour of the Glade? What is Alby’s role within the social structure at the Glade? How old is Alby? What characteristics does he exhibit?

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

Discuss the theme of memory in The Maze Runner. Why is memory an important aspect of the story? How does this theme relate to the theme of trust? How is memory symbolized throughout the novel?

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