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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 color are Teresa's eyes described as in the novel?

2. How was Brenda's father killed?

3. What is the first sound that Thomas hears as he awakens in Chapter 54?

4. Who is the dark-skinned girl in Group B that Thomas describes in Chapter 46?

5. About how many Gladers were there originally in Thomas's group, according to his story to Jorge in Chapter 27?

Short Essay Questions

1. What plan does Jorge develop in Chapter 28? What risks are involved?

2. What does Teresa tell Thomas about Aris in Chapter 50? Why does this hurt him?

3. How does Brenda describe WICKED's role in the Flare in Chapter 35?

4. What do Harriet and Sonya propose to Thomas when he awakens in Chapter 47? How does he respond?

5. What demands does Teresa make when she appears in Chapter 44? Are her demands met?

6. What does Jorge announce to the Cranks when he and Thomas return from their talk in Chapter 29?

7. How does Brenda describe the circumstances of the Cranks in Chapter 29?

8. What does Brenda make Thomas promise to her in Chapter 30? How does Brenda behave in this chapter?

9. How is Thomas treated once he arrives at Group B's camp in Chapter 46?

10. What information does Thomas relate to the members of Group B in Chapter 48? What decision is made regarding Thomas?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the character of Brenda in the novel. Who introduces Brenda to the Gladers of Group A? What are Thomas's first impressions of Brenda? How would you compare Thomas's feelings for Brenda with his feelings for Teresa?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of memory in The Scorch Trials. What has happened to the memories of the Gladers? Why? How does their lack of memory present obstacles for them? How does the author develop this theme through symbolism?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of dystopia in The Scorch Trials. How is this theme developed through setting? How is it developed though symbolism, imagery, and character? How would you compare the settings in The Scorch Trials to your own living environment?

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