The Maze Runner Chapter 5-15

What is the meaning of the word "banished" as used in Chapter 7 of The Maze Runner?

• Welcomed

• Sent away as punishment

• Promoted

• Ignored

In Chapter 10, what does the word "ominous" most likely mean based on the context of the Glade's atmosphere?

• Cheerful

• Threatening

• Bright

• Ordinary

Which text feature in The Maze Runner helps you predict that something dangerous is about to happen in the Maze?

• The chapter titles

• The description of the Grievers

• The page numbers

• The author’s biography

Before reading Chapter 8, which question would help you deepen your understanding of the story?

• What is Thomas’s favorite color?

• What will Thomas discover about the Maze today?

• How many pages are in the book?

• Who is the author?

After reading Chapter 12, what question could you ask to gain more information about the Gladers’ society?

• What is the weather like in the Glade?

• How do the Gladers decide who becomes a Runner?

• What is the book’s genre?

• Who is the main character?

Which of the following best describes how Thomas uses context clues to understand the word "Griever" in Chapter 6?

• He looks it up in a dictionary.

• He listens to the other Gladers’ descriptions and reactions.

• He ignores the word.

• He asks the author directly.

How does the author use cause and effect to clarify the meaning of "banishment" in Chapter 7?

• By showing the result of Ben’s actions leading to his removal from the Glade

• By describing the weather

• By listing the rules of the Glade

• By explaining the history of the Maze

Which text structure in Chapters 5-15 helps you confirm your prediction about Thomas’s role in the Glade?

• The chronological order of events

• The use of footnotes

• The table of contents

• The index

During your reading of Chapter 13, which question would help you gain a deeper understanding of Thomas’s feelings?

• How does Thomas react to the Changing?

• What is the name of the Maze?

• Who is the author?

• What is the setting?

After reading about the Grievers in Chapter 9, what question could you ask to gain more information about their purpose?

• Why do the Grievers come out at night?

• What color are the Grievers?

• How many Grievers are there?

• Who named the Grievers?