Understanding the Glade and the Box

Thomas arrives in a mysterious place and hears an alarm. He befriends Chuck and learns about the Box, a mysterious elevator. They discuss the dangers of exploring the hole left by the Box. Thomas encounters tension with Galley and the crowd. A new arrival, a girl, causes confusion and delivers a cryptic message, hinting at significant changes.

What does Chuck suggest might be the reason for Thomas's arrival?

• Thomas is a spy.

• Thomas is a new leader.

• Thomas is a mistake.

• Thomas is a special guest.

Why can't the Gladers go down with the Box?

• The Box is locked.

• The Box only goes down when empty.

• The Box is too dangerous.

• The Box is too small.

What happened to the kid who tried to go down the hole with a rope?

• He got stuck halfway.

• He found a way out.

• He was cut in half.

• He successfully reached the bottom.

What is Thomas's impression of Galley?

• He thinks Galley is friendly.

• He feels mutual dislike.

• He wants to be friends with Galley.

• He is indifferent to Galley.

What does Chuck say about the changes Ben is going through?

• They make you smarter.

• They make you different.

• They make you stronger.

• They make you weaker.

What surprises the Gladers about the new arrival in the Box?

• It's a new supply.

• It's an animal.

• It's a new leader.

• It's a girl.

What is the initial reaction of the Gladers to the girl's presence?

• They are excited.

• They are angry.

• They are indifferent.

• They are shocked.

What does the girl say when she wakes up?

• Nothing will change.

• Everything's going to change.

• Everything will stay the same.

• Everything is fine.

What is the message on the paper the girl holds?

• She's the chosen one.

• She's the first one ever.

• She's the last one ever.

• She's the only one ever.

How do the Gladers react to the girl's message?

• They ignore it.

• They are confused and shocked.

• They celebrate.

• They are relieved.