Character Analysis in The Maze Runner

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization from chapters 1-3 of "The Maze Runner"?

• The author describes Thomas as "tall and thin."

• Thomas wonders why he can't remember anything.

• Thomas feels nervous when he hears the word "Griever."

• The boys stare at Thomas when he arrives.

Which of the following best defines indirect characterization?

• The author tells you exactly what a character is like.

• The author reveals a character’s traits through their actions, words, or thoughts.

• The author describes the setting in detail.

• The author uses flashbacks to show the past.

What is foreshadowing?

• A character’s memory of a past event

• A hint or clue about what will happen later in the story

• A detailed description of the setting

• A direct statement about a character

Which of the following is an example of a flashback?

• Thomas running through the Maze

• Thomas remembering a vague image of a woman

• Thomas talking to Newt

• Thomas eating in the Glade

What is the setting of chapters 1-3 in "The Maze Runner"?

• A city

• The Glade, surrounded by a Maze

• A school

• A desert

Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization from chapters 1-3?

• Thomas is described as scared.

• Thomas clenched his fists and looked away when questioned.

• The Glade is large and green.

• The Maze walls are tall.

How does the author use foreshadowing in the first three chapters?

• By describing the weather

• By hinting that something dangerous lives in the Maze

• By explaining the rules of the Glade

• By showing Thomas eating

Which of the following best shows how the setting influences the characters in chapters 1-3?

• The boys are friendly because they live in the Glade.

• The boys are cautious and follow strict rules because the Maze is dangerous.

• The boys ignore the Maze.

• The boys are excited to leave the Glade.

What is the significance of Thomas’s flashbacks in the first three chapters?

• They show he is hungry.

• They hint at his lost memories and possible connection to the Maze.

• They describe the Glade.

• They introduce new characters.

Which of the following best compares the motivations of Thomas and Newt in chapters 1-3?

• Both want to escape the Glade immediately.

• Thomas wants answers about his past, while Newt wants to maintain order in the Glade.

• Both are afraid of the Maze.

• Both dislike the other boys.