Maze+Runner+Ch+45-55


 * maze Runner**


 * The Maze Runner by James Dashner**


 * Chapter 45-51**

1. What did the maze code reveal? Why were they feeling so frustrated? What did Thomas decide to do? Why?

2. Why was there a sense of relief from the other Gladers when someone else was taken by the Grievers?

3. What did Thomas experience as he went through the Changing?

4. What did Thomas figure out about the Maze during the Changing? Why did he describe it as “a test”?

5. What did Thomas tell the others at the Gathering? How do they react to what he says? Why?

6. What does Thomas reveal about himself and Teresa? Why does he do this?

7. Where must they go in order to escape, according to Thomas? Why? What will happen when they try it? Why?

8. What does Thomas plan to do in order to save the others? Why do you think he would do this?


 * Chapter 52-55**

1. Why was Thomas feeling so responsible for everything that was happening? Do you think he should feel this way? Why or why not?

2. What was the “best-case scenario” for their plan, in Thomas’ opinion? Do you agree with him? Why or why not?

3. Why did Newt tell Thomas to “lay low”? How did they prepare for their plan?

4. Why did Thomas and Teresa need to be the ones who tried to punch in the code?

5. Why did Thomas feel uneasy about Alby in Ch. 54?

6. Why did Newt say they were, “being treated like mice”? (p. 328) Give specific connections to the story.

7. What did they discover as they got near the Cliff in Ch. 55?

8. What did Alby do? Why? What did Newt tell the other Gladers their job was now? Why?