Understanding The Scorch Trials: Chapters 1-10

What is the main setting introduced in the first chapter of "The Scorch Trials"?

• A lush forest

• A desert wasteland

• A bustling city

• A snowy mountain

How does Thomas initially feel about the new environment he finds himself in?

• Excited and adventurous

• Confused and anxious

• Indifferent and bored

• Happy and content

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which character is known for their leadership qualities in the group?

• Minho

• Teresa

• Newt

• Aris

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the primary goal of the characters in the early chapters of "The Scorch Trials"?

• To find a hidden treasure

• To escape the maze

• To survive the Scorch

• To build a new society

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

How does the author use flashbacks to enhance the plot in the first ten chapters?

• By revealing the characters' future

• By explaining the characters' past experiences

• By introducing new characters

• By describing the setting in detail

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What inference can be made about the relationship between Thomas and Teresa based on their interactions?

• They are strangers

• They are enemies

• They have a strong bond

• They are indifferent to each other

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What theme is suggested by the characters' struggle for survival in the Scorch?

• The importance of wealth

• The power of friendship

• The inevitability of fate

• The value of education

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

How does Thomas's internal conflict affect his decisions in the early chapters?

• It makes him more decisive

• It causes him to doubt his leadership

• It leads him to act recklessly

• It has no effect on his decisions

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the significance of the group's encounter with the Cranks?

• It provides comic relief

• It highlights the dangers of the Scorch

• It introduces a new character

• It resolves the main conflict

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CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which character is most associated with providing hope to the group?

• Aris

• Teresa

• Newt

• Thomas

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6