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Maze Runner

The Maze Runner by James Dashner

Chapters 26-30

1. What punishment did Thomas receive? What else did the council decide about him? Do you think this was the right decision? Why or why not?

2. Why did Alby want to talk to Thomas? What did he tell him?

3. What did Newt advise Thomas to do in Ch. 28? Why?

4. What happened when Thomas went to visit the girl? What does she tell him? How?

5. What things did Thomas discover about himself as he went into the Maze in Ch. 29?

6. What happened to Gally? Where do you think Gally is now? Why?

7. What does Thomas tell Chuck about crying? What does this tell you about Thomas as a person?

8. What promise did Thomas make to Chuck in Ch. 30? Do you think he can keep this promise? Why or why not?

Chapter 31-34

1. What did Alby tell Thomas about his experience with the Changing? Why does it make Thomas feel better?

2. What old story did Minho tell Thomas about the Maze in Ch. 31? Does it make sense, in your opinion? Why or why not?

3. What equipment did Thomas get for his job as a Runner? Why did he need these specific items?

4. Why was Thomas disappointed when he saw the Map Room? What did he expect? What did he actually see?

5. What things did the Runners do while inside the Maze? Why?

6. Why did everything seem so pointless to Thomas at the end of Ch. 33? Do you think any of the others feel this way? Why or why not?

7. What had changed in Ch. 34? What did Thomas think this change meant? Why?

8. Why was Thomas surprised they were going into the Maze? What unusual site did they witness?