Maze Runner: Skills and Analysis Quiz

Which of the following best describes the setting at the beginning of Chapter 5 in "The Maze Runner"?

• A bustling city

• The Glade, a mysterious enclosed area surrounded by walls

• A desert wasteland

• A school classroom

Who is the main character introduced in Chapters 5-9 of "The Maze Runner"?

• Newt

• Thomas

• Alby

• Chuck

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What is the name of the group of boys who live in the Glade?

• The Runners

• The Keepers

• The Gladers

• The Maze Makers

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Which character is known for being the leader of the Gladers in these chapters?

• Chuck

• Alby

• Gally

• Minho

What is the main purpose of the Maze, as understood by the Gladers in Chapters 5-9?

• To provide food

• To test their intelligence and survival skills

• To entertain them

• To keep them safe

Which piece of text evidence best supports the idea that Thomas feels confused and scared in the Glade?

• "Thomas ran as fast as he could."

• "He had no memory of how he got there, and everything felt strange."

• "The sun was shining brightly."

• "The walls were covered in ivy."

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How do the Gladers react when a new person arrives in the Box?

• They ignore the new person

• They celebrate with a party

• They gather around and ask questions

• They immediately send the person into the Maze

Which of the following best describes the mood of the Glade in Chapters 5-9?

• Joyful and relaxed

• Tense and mysterious

• Boring and uneventful

• Chaotic and violent

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What motivates Thomas to want to become a Runner?

• He wants to impress the other Gladers

• He is curious about the Maze and wants to find a way out

• He is afraid of working in the gardens

• He wants to be the leader

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Which character is most suspicious of Thomas when he first arrives?

• Newt

• Gally

• Chuck

• Minho

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