Characters
Who is the main protagonist of the story?
Thomas
What is the name of the place where the story takes place?
The Glade
What event happens to Thomas at the very beginning of the story?
He arrives to the Glade in the box
This theme highlights the Gladers' struggle to endure their harsh environment and find a way to escape the Maze.
Survival
What does the term "Glader" refer to?
The people that live in the Glade
What is the name of the leader of the Gladers?
Alby
Describe one feature of the Maze
The doors close every night, there are Grievers that live there, it keeps them from escaping
What is the purpose of the Maze according to Newt?
This theme is exemplified by the bonds formed among the Gladers, particularly between Thomas, Minho, and Newt, and Chuck.
Friendship
What is "the Box" and why is it important?
It is what brings new Gladers to the Glade. It also brings supplies to the Gladers.
Which character is responsible for keeping the Gladers fed?
Frypan
What does the Glade serve as for the characters?
It is their home
What does Newt show Thomas through the glass window in the Maze?
A griever
This theme is shown through the unknown and scary things that The Maze has in store for the Gladers.
Fear
What is a "Griever"
Grievers are the monsters in the story. They live in the Maze.
Name one character who is antagonistic towards Thomas.
Gally, Ben
Name two locations in The Glade
The box, the Homestead, the Bloodhouse, the Deadheads (graveyard)
What does Mihno tell Alby and Thomas he saw?
A dead Griever
The Gladers struggle with this theme as they try to remember who they are and where they came from.
What does "the Changing" mean?
After someone gets stung in the Maze by a Griever, they get a serum that makes them go through The Changing. It is a difficult time.
What is the significance of the girl? Name 2 things.
She is the first girl, she is the last one ever, she came up 1 day after Thomas, she is in a coma
Explain what weird feelings Thomas has about the Glade when he first arrives.
He feels like he's been there before, it's familiar
Describe 2 main things that happen when Ben attacks Thomas.
He says he's seen Thomas before, Alby shoots him, he bites Thomas
Provide one theme of your own for The Maze Runner and how it ties to the story
Answers will vary
What is a "runner" in the Maze?
Someone who explores the Maze during the day when the walls are open