Which character in the story quickly reacts to changes, is always ready to move, and is also a mouse?

Which character is a mouse, relies on instinct to find cheese, and quickly reacts to changes in the maze?

Which character adapts to change by imagining success, learns from mistakes, and encourages others by writing motivational messages on the wall?

At the start of the book, what are the high school students discussing?

Some high school students are discussing recent changes at school. Which student is willing to try the new rules?

Why does Chris think the story Who Moved My Cheese is important for his friends?

In the book, what does the cheese symbolize?

How do the personalities of the mice differ from those of the Littlepeople?

What is a similarity between the mice and the Littlepeople in their daily routine?

What does the maze symbolize in the story?

The characters in the story symbolize:

Use the following excerpt to define corridor.

“The Maze was a labyrinth of corridors and chambers, some containing delicious cheese.  But there were also dark corners and blind alleys leading nowhere.”

What do the Littlepeople believe will bring them happiness and success?

Based on the following excerpt, which character said the cheese he had found at Cheese Station C was his and built a social life around it?

“Pretty nice Cheese, huh?” Sometimes they shared it with their friends and sometimes they didn’t.  “We deserve this cheese.  We certainly had to work long and hard to find it.”  He picked up a nice fresh piece and ate it.

What is happening to the cheese supply at Cheese Station C?

Which character in the book writes quotes on the walls of the maze?

What does “Writing on the Wall” represent?

How would you describe Hem based on the following excerpt?

 “Why should we change?” Hem asked.  “We’re Littlepeople. We’re special. This sort of thing should not happen to us.  Or if it does, we should at least get some benefits.” “Why should we get benefits?” Haw asked. “Because we’re entitled,” Hem claimed. “Entitled to what?” Haw wanted to know. “We’re entitled to our Cheese.” “Why?” Haw asked“ Because we didn’t cause this problem,” Hem said.  “Somebody else did this and we should get something out of it.”

Which belief did the Littlepeople hold about the cheese at station C?

Use the following excerpt to define anticipated.

“Haw realizes that the cheese pile had been getting smaller at station C, he was just not paying attention. Change would not have taken him by surprise if he had anticipated it.”

Use the following excerpt to define instinctively.

Since Sniff and Scurry had noticed the supply of cheeses had been getting smaller every day, they were prepared for the inevitable and knew instinctively what to do.  

In the story, Hem and Haw do not notice that their Cheese is disappearing. What emotion do they most likely feel as a result o not having cheese?

What lesson did Haw learn after discovering the cheese was gone from Station C?

In Spencer Johnson's book Who Moved My Cheese, what is the central message or theme conveyed to readers?

Which group in the maze is described as having intricate thoughts, feelings, and personal philosophies?

How does the following quote from the story end: “If you don't change, you can become __________.”

Which character realizes that embracing change can lead to personal growth?

Read the following excerpt and fill in the missing word. “Noticing small changes _______ helps you to adapt to bigger changes that are to come.”

What did Haw do to encourage himself while searching for cheese in the maze?

Use the following excerpt to define immobilizing.

Then, Haw stuck his head out and peered anxiously into the Maze.  He thought about how he’s gotten himself into this Cheeseless situation. He had believed that there may not be any Cheese in the Maze, or he may not find it.  Such fearful beliefs were immobilizing and killing him.

Use the following excerpt to define agility.

“Why didn’t I see this before?” he asked himself. Then he raced through the Maze with a greater strength and agility.  Before long he spotted a Cheese Station and became excited as he noticed little pieces of New Cheese at the entrance.

Use the following excerpt to define nourished.

Knowing this, Haw didn’t feel as weak as he did when he stayed in Cheese Station C with no Cheese.  Just realizing he was not letting his fear stop him, and knowing that he had taken a new direction, nourished him and gave him strength.

Use the following excerpt to define adapt.

You could notice when the little changes began so that you would be better prepared for the big change that might be coming. He knew he needed to adapt faster, for if you do not adapt in time, you might as well not adapt at all.

Use the following excerpt to define isolate.

While Haw still had a great supply of Cheese, he often went out into the Maze and explored new areas to stay in touch with what was happening around him.  He knew it was safer to be aware of his real choices than to isolate himself in his comfort zone.