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Who is the main character of the novel?
Thomas.
What organization created the Maze and ran the trials?
WICKED
What disease is spreading across the world?
The Flare
Why is Thomas important to WICKED?
To find a cure for the Flare and save humanity.
Why does Thomas refuse to cooperate with WICKED at the beginning of the book?
He no longer trusts them because of the pain, manipulation, and danger they caused during the trials.
Who helps Thomas escape from WICKED?
Brenda and Jorge help him escape.
What group opposes WICKED and helps some of the Gladers?
The Right Arm
What tragic event happens to Newt?
Newt is infected with the Flare and eventually dies.
What secret does WICKED reveal about finding a cure?
They believe the cure may require the brains of immune people like Thomas.
Why does Thomas decide not to sacrifice himself for WICKED’s cure?
He believes WICKED’s methods are unethical and that sacrificing individuals is wrong.
What theme about morality is explored in the novel?
Whether it is acceptable to harm a few people in order to save many others.
What happens to WICKED at the end of the story?
WICKED collapses after the conflict with the Right Arm.
Where do Thomas and the remaining survivors go at the end?
They are taken to a safe haven where immune people can start a new life.
Why does WICKED keep Thomas separated from the other Gladers at the beginning of the novel?
They want him to regain his memories and cooperate with them to continue their research.
What choice does WICKED give Thomas early in the story?
They offer to restore his memories if he agrees to help them finish the experiments.
What does the name “WICKED is good” represent in the story?
It represents WICKED’s belief that their harmful actions are justified if they save humanity.
Why does Thomas refuse WICKED’s offer to restore his memories?
He does not trust WICKED and believes they will continue harming people.
What happens when the Right Arm attacks WICKED headquarters?
The attack causes chaos and allows Thomas and others to escape.
Where do Thomas and his friends go after escaping WICKED?
.
They travel to Denver, which is one of the last remaining major cities.
What role does Brenda play in helping Thomas?
She helps him escape WICKED and supports him throughout the journey.
How does the novel explore the idea of sacrifice?
Characters must decide whether sacrificing a few people to save many is acceptable.
What theme about friendship is shown in the novel?
Thomas and his friends repeatedly risk their lives to save each other.
Why does Thomas believe WICKED is wrong?
Because they are willing to sacrifice individuals and manipulate others without consent.
What major moral conflict does Thomas face in the story?
Whether to help WICKED find a cure if it means sacrificing immune people.
What does Minho do during the attack on WICKED?
Minho is captured and Thomas risks everything to rescue him.