Chapter Summaries
What major decision does Thomas make in Chapter 19?
He decides to enter the Maze to help Alby and Minho
What does "cascade" mean in the context of the story?
A series of rapid events, such as the changing Maze patterns.
How does Thomas’s bravery affect his role in the Glade?
He gains respect and is considered a leader.
Identify the parts of speech for each word in the following sentence
He didn’t know why he remembered Teresa’s name.
Answer is with Sr.Rasha
What technique should be used when citing textual evidence?
The RACE technique—Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain
What dangerous creatures does Thomas encounter in the Maze? Describe it using textual evidence.
The Grievers, evidence varies.
Use "palpable" in a sentence related to The Maze Runner.
The fear in the Glade was palpable after Thomas spent the night in the Maze.
What is the importance of Thomas and Teresa’s past connection?
It suggests they were involved in creating the Maze
Identify the parts of speech for each word in the following sentence
The terrifying Griever charged toward Thomas.
How does Thomas’s experience in the Maze affect his confidence? Use RACE in your response.
He realizes he has the ability to lead and make critical decisions.
How does Thomas prove himself to the other Gladers?
By surviving a night in the Maze and saving Alby
What does "bombard" mean?
To overwhelm someone with questions or attacks
What does the Maze symbolize in the novel?
The Maze represents struggle, control, and the quest for freedom.
Correct the sentence: "Thomas thought what if this is all a lie."
Thomas thought, "What if this is all a lie?"
How does the reveal of WICKED change the Gladers’ perception of their situation? Use RACE!
They understand they are part of a larger experiment and not just trapped.
What significant memory does Thomas recover in these chapters?
He realizes he has a connection to the Maze’s creators.
What does "eradicate" mean?
To completely destroy or eliminate something
What is Minho’s role in the Glade, and how does he influence Thomas?
Minho is the Keeper of the Runners and helps Thomas understand the dangers of the Maze.
Identify the parts of speech.
Thomas cautiously approached the doors of the Maze
womp womp
How does Thomas and Teresa’s ability to communicate telepathically affect the story?
It hints at their past and suggests they were involved in the Maze’s design
How does Teresa communicate with Thomas?
Through telepathy, revealing their special connection.
Use "disorienting" in a sentence related to The Maze Runner.
The ever-changing Maze was disorienting for the Runners as they tried to map it out.
What makes Gally distrust Thomas, and how does their conflict shape the story?
Gally suspects Thomas is linked to the Maze’s creators and opposes his ideas.
Rewrite this sentence using proper dialogue formatting: "Teresa told Thomas we need to remember what we did."
Teresa told Thomas, "We need to remember what we did."
How do the events of Chapters 19-26 shape Thomas’s role in the Glade and set up the climax of the novel?
Thomas establishes himself as a leader, gains crucial knowledge about WICKED, and prepares the Gladers for their final challenge.