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Maze Runner

The Maze Runner by James Dashner

Chapter 35-38

1. What did they discover at the Cliff in Ch. 35? How did they figure it all out?

2. Why were Newt and Alby so upset about the Box? What did this new development mean for the Gladers? Why?

3. Why did Thomas say he was baffled by Teresa in Ch. 36? Give specific examples from the text.

4. What was Alby so upset about at the end of Ch. 36? Why?

5. Why must they solve the Maze now, according to Thomas?

6. How did the Gladers prepare for the first evening in this changed world? Do you think they will survive the night? Why or why not?

7. What did Minho, Newt, and Thomas suggest they do in Ch. 38? Why? How does Alby react? Why?

8. What do the Gladers do when the Grievers come? Do you think they are safe in the Homestead? Why or why not?

Chapter 39-44

1. What warnings did Gally give to the group? What happened to him? Why?

2. What happened to the maps? Who do you think is responsible? Why do you think he did this?

3. What did Thomas realize about the Maze’s hidden code? How?

4. What surprising news did Minho reveal to Thomas in Ch. 41? Why do you think they did this?

5. What did Thomas have them do to the maps in Ch. 42? What was revealed? What do you think this means? Why?

6. Why did Minho insist the Runners go out in the Maze in Ch. 43? What are they planning to do there? Why?

7. What was unusual about the Grievers in Ch. 44? Why do you think the Maze was no longer changing each day?

8. Why did Minho and Thomas decide to return to the Glade so soon? Do you think this was the right choice? Why or why not?