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Maze Runner

The Maze Runner by James Dashner

Chapters 17-21

1. How did Minho react to Thomas’ decision to leave the Glade? Why? Is this reaction surprising to you? Why or why not?

2. What had happened to Alby? How? Why was Minho so sure of their situation being so hopeless? What did Thomas think about their situation? Why?

3. What did Minho decide to do? Why? What did Thomas decide to do? Why?

4. What is a Beetle Blade? What does it do? Why? What does it have to do with the Grievers?

5. How was Thomas feeling in Ch. 19? Why? What did the Griever do at the end of Ch. 19?

6. How did Thomas escape from the Griever? Why did he decide to escape this way?

7. How did Thomas escape when he was surrounded by the Grievers? How did Minho use this to figure out a way to survive?

8. How did they escape the four Grievers? What happened to the Grievers? Where do you think they went? Why?

Chapters 22-25

1. What is the Serum? What is it used for? Where does it come from?

2. How did the Gladers react to the appearance of Minho and Thomas? Why? Why do you think Thomas is embarrassed by the attention?

3. What was Thomas feeling in Ch. 23? Why? Why did he say the Maze, “wasn’t just a matter of escape”? (p. 147)

4. What happens during the Changing? How are those who have been through it different afterwards? Why do you think this happens?

5. What did the Keepers discuss at the Gathering? What were they two differing opinions? Which side do you agree with? Why?

6. What did Minho suggest at the Gathering for Thomas? Why do you think he did this?

7. What specific reasons did Minho give to support his suggestion for Thomas?

8. What does Gally have against Thomas? Why do you think he behaves this way?