Characters
Who is the main character in the book?
Thomas
What is the Box used for?
Sending supplies & new people into the Glade
What do Beetle Blades do when they see a Glader?
They record them / watch them
What is the job of the Runners?
To explore and map the Maze every day
What is the only thing Thomas remembers when he arrives?
His first name
Who is the leader of the Gladers?
Alby
Why do the Runners return to the Glade before the walls close each night?
Because it’s too dangerous at night when the Grievers come out.
What happens to someone after they’re stung by a Griever (besides pain)?
They regain memories during the Changing
What job does Newt say he had before he got hurt and couldn’t do it anymore?
Runner
Who arrives the day after Thomas and surprises everyone?
Teresa
True-or-False? Newt is the one who decides Thomas should be locked in the Slammer for a day.
True
The Gladers live by rules. What is the biggest rule?
Don't go in the maze unless you are a runner
What is the name of the medicine that saves people after a Griever sting?
The Grief Serum
What job group is responsible for keeping the Glade clean?
The Sloppers
What rule does Thomas break on his first full day in the Glade?
He runs into the Maze without permission
What ability do Thomas and Teresa share that surprises the Gladers?
They can communicate telepathically
What important thing do the Gladers learn about the Maze after studying the maps?
The Maze follows a pattern / The walls move in a predictable way.
Why is it shocking that Thomas, Minho, and Alby survive a night in the Maze?
No one has ever survived a night before because the Grievers always kill anyone left outside.
Why do the Gladers require every boy to work in a job group, regardless of age or skill?
So the Glade stays functioning - everyone must contribute to survival
Who figures out how to unlock the exit using the Maze code?
Teresa and Thomas together
What is Chuck’s biggest wish if he ever escapes the Maze?
To find his family / To go back to his family (Mainly mom)
Name me all four sections within the Glade.
Homestead - Gardens - Blood House - Deadheads
When Thomas sacrifices himself to be stung, what information does he hope to learn during the Changing?
Memories about WICKED and the Maze
How many total job groups are named in the book?
7 - Runners - Builders - Cooks - Med-jacks - Track-hoes - Baggers - Sloppers
What message is written on Teresa’s arm when she arrives?
“She’s the last one.”