Character Analysis in The Maze Runner

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization from chapters 1-6 of "The Maze Runner"?

• Thomas is described as having brown hair and average height.

• Thomas wonders what the Maze is.

• Thomas feels nervous when he arrives.

• Thomas runs into Alby.

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Which character is directly described as a leader in the Glade in chapters 1-6?

• Chuck

• Alby

• Gally

• Newt

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Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

• The narrator says, "Chuck was a chubby boy."

• Chuck brings Thomas food and tries to comfort him.

• The narrator says, "Alby was the oldest."

• The narrator says, "Gally was mean."

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Who is the first person Thomas meets in the Glade?

• Alby

• Gally

• Chuck

• Newt

Which character trait is directly stated about Gally in chapters 1-6?

• He is friendly.

• He is suspicious of Thomas.

• He is a Runner.

• He is the youngest.

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Which of the following best shows indirect characterization of Newt?

• Newt is described as tall and has a limp.

• Newt helps Thomas understand the rules of the Glade.

• Newt is the second-in-command.

• Newt is British.

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How does Chuck’s behavior toward Thomas help reveal Chuck’s character?

• It shows Chuck is mean.

• It shows Chuck is helpful and friendly.

• It shows Chuck is a leader.

• It shows Chuck is a Runner.

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Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization for Alby?

• Alby is the leader of the Glade.

• Alby is described as having dark skin.

• Alby gives orders and expects others to follow them.

• Alby is the oldest boy.

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What can you infer about Thomas’s motivation in the first six chapters?

• He wants to become a Runner immediately.

• He wants to escape the Maze and understand his past.

• He wants to be the leader.

• He wants to stay in the Glade forever.

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Which character is most likely to help Thomas adjust to life in the Glade, based on their actions in chapters 1-6?

• Gally

• Alby

• Chuck

• The Creators

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