Maze Runner Chapter 3-5

Who got jump scared in the bathroom? (RL.7.3)

• Chuck

• Thomas

• Gally

• Alby

What did Thomas want to do as a "job"? (RL.7.3)

• slopper

• runner

• bricknick

• bagger

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

He crouched so that his head was positioned just below where the person on the inside would be able to see him. Then he reached up with his hand and lightly tapped on the glass. “This is stupid,” Thomas whispered. There couldn’t possibly be a worse time to play a joke—Newt or Alby could be in there...Chuck suppressed a laugh by putting his hand over his mouth. Question: Drawing from the text, what inference can you make about Chuck? (RL.7.1)

• Chuck is a cool person who wants to make the Glade a fun place

• Chuck is one of the younger boys and childish

• Chuck is smart for getting back at Gally

• Chuck is angry at Gally for picking on Alby

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which evidence from the texts best shows that Thomas recognizes that Chuck is caring and friendly? (RL.7.1)

• "The boy said nothing , stared at Thomas for several seconds. Then he shook his head."

• "Thomas leaned against the tree as he waited for Chuck."

• "...Chuck arrived, a couple of sandwiches cradled in his arms, along with apples and two metal cups of water. The sense of relief that flooded through Thomas surprised him—he wasn’t completely alone in this place."

• “Why is everyone calling me Greenbean?” he asked, shaking Chuck’s hand quickly, then letting go. “Cuz you’re the newest Newbie.” Chuck pointed at Thomas and laughed.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

How does Thomas's decision to be a "runner" help to develop the plot? (RL.7.3)

• it shows us the importance of being a runner

• it gives us insight into Thomas' purpose and to him being the key to understanding the mystery of the maze

• Thomas's decision doesn't affect the plot directly

• it questions Thomas sanity about the maze going forward

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the story’s settings (the Glade and the Maze) help to reveal the theme of the story? (RL.7.2)

• it shows a sharp contrast of stability and order in the Glade vs. change and chaos in the Maze

• it promotes anger and selfishness in the way Chuck treats Thomas

• It encourages danger and excitement, when running for the Grievers

• it tests the strength of the Gladers

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What seems to help trigger Gladers' memory. (RL.7.3)

• Sleep

• The Changing

• Running the Maze

What happens if you get stung by a griever? (RL.7.3)

• You die

• You go through the changing

• You become evil

• You get banished

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Fill in the blank.

____________ was banished for attacking Thomas. (RL.7.3)

• Chuck

• Minho

• Jeff

• Ben

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

When a runner is stung by a Griever, what can the Gladers give them if they return to the Glade in time? (RL.7.3)

• There is nothing that they can give someone who is stung.

• They put on ice for the swelling

• They give them serum

• They give them a little white pill