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QVIC – The Maze Runner
Chapters 1-20
Questions: Create three higher level questions after
reading this section/ chapter:
Vocabulary: Complete the following:
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Syllables:
Part of Speech:
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Definition:
Affixes: (choose two, write the word and underline the affix)
Synonym or antonym: (underline the one used)
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Syllables:
Part of speech:
Definition:
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Affixes: (choose two, write the word and underline the affix)
Synonym or antonym: (underline the one used)
Imagery/Figurative Language: Find three examples. Label
Connections: Use one of the following connections text to
the type, write the sentence/phrase, and page number.
text, text to self, or text to world. Be sure to include which
type of connection and how it connects to you.
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Student Response
Discussion Questions: Answer each question in a complete sentence
using evidence from the book to
prove your answers. Provide a quote for each answer!
1. What narrative perspective or point of view is this book written in? Describe how you know. How does
this perspective affect the story and the reader?
2. How does the setting of this book affect the characters and their choices/lifestyle? How does it alter you
perception of the characters and their lifestyle?
3. The Maze Runner is often compared to the Hunger Games. What similarities and differences do you
note at this point in the reading?
4. All of the Gladers have had their memories wiped clean. What do you think this is the case and would
make this necessary? What purpose does this serve the author?
5. Many have considered that the Glade is a prison for wayward teens. What would seem to indicate that it
is? What arguments against this idea can you present?
6. What theme is revealed in chapters 1-10? How is this theme revealed?
7. What incident causes Thomas’s perception of Gally to change? Why is this perception change
significant?
8. Why does Alby treat Thomas the way he does? Do you really think he is “in charge” as much as he seems to be?
Use proof from the book to support your answer.
9. What does Alby decide to do with Ben after he survives the arrow? Do you think this decision is justified?
Explain why.
10. After the maze closes, Thomas, Newt, and Minho all make choices. What are their choices and what does each
choice reveal about each boy’s character?
11. How is Thomas different from the other Gladers? What events have transpired and what thoughts and feelings
have Thomas had that show these differences?
12. What theme begins to emerge when Thomas is faced with the Griever? Explain.
Chapters 1-20 Vocabulary
Word
Page #
Definitions
Ascended
To rise
Devoid
Without
Suppress
To hinder or to stop
Epiphany
A sudden understanding or idea
Bulbous
Bulb shaped, bulging
Wincing
Flinching or drawing back the body as if from pain
Obstructions
obstacles
Linger
To hang around
Consume
To use up, absorb, or engross
Bombarded
Attacked
Lurch
An act or instance of swaying abrubtly
Exposition
On the following chart, describe the exposition (Main Characters, Setting, and
Conflict) in detail. Include a quote from the book to support each answer.
Setting
Time
Place
Environment (Habitat, climate)
Quote
Quote
Quote
Characters
Character:
Character:
Character:
Characteristics:
Characteristics:
Characteristics:
Quote:
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Quote:
Conflict
Main Conflict 1:
Conflict 2:
Conflict 3:
Type of Conflict:
Type of Conflict:
Type of Conflict:
Quote:
Quote:
Quote: