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Maze Runner

Ch 1-4

The Maze Runner by James Dashner

Chapters 1-4

1. Why was Thomas so disoriented and confused in Ch. 1? Who was he finally greeted by? How?

2. Why did Thomas’ confusion grow even deeper in Ch. 2? Give specific examples from the story.

3. Why do you think the boys are so reluctant to give Thomas any answers in Ch. 2?

4. What is a “Greenbean”? Where do you think this nickname originates from?

5. How are many of the other boys treating Thomas? Why do you think they are acting this ways towards him?

6. Why did Thomas think Chuck may be his only friend there?

7. What did Thomas observe about the Maze and the Runners in Ch. 4?

8. Why was Thomas in awe of the doors closing? Why were the doors being closed each night?

Chapters 5-8

1. What trick did Chuck play on Gally in Ch. 5? How did Thomas react at first? How did he react a little later? Why?

2. Why did Thomas say he wanted to be a Runner? What did he reveal to Chuck?

3. Describe what Newt showed Thomas early that second morning? Why did he do this?

4. What were they all there to do? Why did Thomas still want to be a Runner, in spite of what he’s seen?

5. What information does Thomas learn on the tour?

6. What surprising event happened at the end of Ch. 7? How did the others react? Why?

7. What happened when the kids tried to send various items down in the Box and/or the hole? Why did they stop trying?

8. What was different about this Newbie? Give as many as you can.