characters
Thomas
main character, no memories, "The Newbie'
dejected
sad and depressed
Why does Thomas purposefully get stung by a Griefer?
In order to restore his memories and help everyone out of the maze.
"Everything is going to change"
Teresa
How old am I?
16
Alby
leader of the Gladers, strict but well-liked by the others
exasperated
irritated and frustrated
What happens when someone goes through a Changing?
hallucinations, seizures, bloodshot eyes. Some memories from before entering the Glade are returned
"We live inside a place that seems to have no way out, surrounded by bloodthirsty monster-guards. Doesn’t that sound like a prison to you?"
Thomas
What High School do I go to?
Foothill
Newt
Alby's second in command, work and labor > fear and punishment
junction
a point where two or more things are joined
What happened to Alby after he went through the Changing?
He loses his will to lead and sacrifices himself to the Grievers, hoping that a death would be enough for the Grievers to leave them alone.
"All we care about is surviving."
Alby
How many instruments do I play?
3
bully, threatens the other boys
balk
hesitate; unwilling to do something
Why did Thomas "snap" near the end of the book?
Gally was controlled into throwing a knife that ended up killing Chuck, who Thomas saw as his little brother and promised he'd get home.
"Order. Last thing we need is you screwin’ that up.”
Newt
When is my birthday?
May 15, 2004
Chuck
Slopper, Thomas's best friend/little brother figure
bulbous
fat, round, bulging
What is the significance of the word "wicked"?
WICKED is the name of the organization behind the maze.
"We’re dead, you hear me? Dead!”
Minho
Where was I born?
Massachusetts