The Maze Runner Chapters 1-16 Flashcards

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Where is Thomas at the beginning of the novel?

At the beginning, Thomas is in a box that moves like an elevator. It is dark and he cannot remember anything from his past life or how he got there, only that his name was Thomas.

What is the box and why is it important?

The box is where the newbies come once a month, and it brings supplies to the Glade every week.

Why does Gally pick on Thomas?

Gally does not trust Thomas because he said he saw Thomas during the 'changing.'

What does Thomas mean when he says that remembering something was like looking at an image through a foot of muddy water?

Thomas can remember little bits of a memory, but cannot see specific details about that memory, so his memory is unclear. Signup and view all the answers

What is epiphany?

A sudden understanding or realization of the previously hidden nature of something; an intuitive grasp of reality through an event. Signup and view all the answers

What epiphany did Thomas have?

When Thomas went into the Glade, everything seemed so familiar and he felt he had to become a runner even though he knows how dangerous it is. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Griever?

Grievers are giant slug-like monsters that are armed with mechanical arms and weapons. They do not appear to have faces or heads, and it is unclear if they are animals or machines or some sort of hybrid. They roam the Maze at night. Signup and view all the answers

What have all the boys been sent to the Glade for?

All the boys were sent to the Glade to find their way out by solving the maze. Signup and view all the answers

How many doors are there in the Glade and what happens to them every evening?

There are four doors in the Glade and every evening they close. Signup and view all the answers

What words will Thomas never forget? Why?

Thomas will never forget 'Welcome to the Glade' because this is the first time he finds out where he is. Signup and view all the answers

What slang words do the boys keep using?

Shuckface, clunk, greenie, shank, Glade, slim yourself, green bean, good that, grievers, slinthead, medjack, slammer, newbie, jacked, shuck, blood house, beetle blade, and baggers. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'shuckface' mean?

It is what someone calls another person when they are making the other person frustrated because they are being annoying. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'clunk' refer to?

It refers to poop. Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Glade'?

It is the area in the middle of the maze where the Gladers live. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'good that' signify?

It is said when a Glader agrees with someone or something. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'slinthead' mean?

It is used when one makes a mistake that results in a consequence (an insult). Signup and view all the answers

What is the slammer?

It is a jail built into the north side of the Homestead. Signup and view all the answers

What do the terms 'newbie', 'shuck', 'greenie', and 'green bean' refer to?

They refer to a newcomer to the Glade, the newest person in the Glade. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'jacked' describe?

It describes a person messed up in the head. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'shuck' mean?

It is an expletive used to bring attention to one's annoyance or frustration. Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'blood house'?

It is a place where living animals are killed so they can be eaten. Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'beetle blade'?

It is a silvery creature designed by the creators to watch the Gladers and hurts when you touch it. Signup and view all the answers

What does Thomas discover in the wooden building?

Thomas discovers a boy named Ben who is going through the changing. He had tight, rigid cords of sickly green veins all over his body. He also had bruises and bloody scratches and red hives. Signup and view all the answers

What is the serum?

It is medicine, delivered intravenously, that is given to any Glader that is stung by a Griever. The medicine is part of the regular delivery that comes to the Glade via the Box. Signup and view all the answers

What is the changing?

It is the term used to describe the changes one goes through after being stung by a Griever. Signup and view all the answers

What surprising information does Gally share with Thomas?

Gally shares that he saw Thomas during the changing when he got stung. Signup and view all the answers

List the similarities and differences between 'The Maze Runner' and 'The Hunger Games.'

Similarities: both include a group of people trapped in a closed area and need to survive there. Differences: in 'The Hunger Games,' to survive they must kill one another, whereas in 'The Maze Runner,' they must work together to survive. Signup and view all the answers

What does the box symbolize?

The box symbolizes a new beginning or rebirth. Signup and view all the answers

Why does the thought of the Glade having a graveyard disturb Thomas?

It means that people have died in the Glade. Signup and view all the answers

What is the number one rule in the Glade?

No one is allowed to leave the maze no matter what, except runners. Signup and view all the answers

What does the alarm signify and why is everyone surprised?

The alarm signifies that a newbie is on their way up in the box. Everyone is surprised because newbies are supposed to come once a month and they had already gotten one in the month. The Gladers had never had two newbies in one month, much less two days in a row. Signup and view all the answers

Why does the girl's message cause fear and anxiety among the Gladers?

It disrupts their normal schedule, they've never had a girl in the Glade before, and if the girl's note was true, then there would be no more newbies. Signup and view all the answers

Who attacks Thomas and where was Thomas when the attack happened?

Ben attacks Thomas in the graveyard. Signup and view all the answers

What does Ben accuse Thomas of?

Ben accuses Thomas of being bad and of wanting them to find their way out of the maze to get home. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Ben after he attacked Thomas?

Ben was shot in the cheek with an arrow by Alby. Ben's neck snapped, twisting his whole body. The baggers took him away thinking he was dead. Signup and view all the answers

What did Minho find in the maze and why is it significant?

Minho found a dead Griever. The Gladers have never seen a dead one before. Signup and view all the answers

List all the reasons why Alby is suspicious of Thomas.

<ol> <li>Right after Thomas came to the Glade a girl arrived. 2. There was a note that said she was the last one ever. 3. Ben tried to bite Thomas. 4. There was a dead Griever.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is Newt concerned about?

Newt is concerned about Alby and Minho because they still have not come back from when they went to see the dead Griever hours ago. Signup and view all the answers

Who is caught in the Maze when the doors to the Glade close?

At first, it was Minho dragging Alby because he was stung by a Griever, then right before the door closed, Thomas ran in through the doors to help. Signup and view all the answers

List the groups from the highest power to the lowest.

Alby, Newt, keepers, runners, med-jacks, baggers, builders, brinknicks, cooks, slicers, map makers, track-hoes, sloppers, then greenies. Signup and view all the answers

What are keepers?

They are the leaders of the Glade, who supervise various jobs and form a council that meets to make executive decisions. Signup and view all the answers

What are runners?

They are the group of Gladers who spend their days out in the Maze, attempting to map it and find a way out. Signup and view all the answers

What are med-jacks?

They are the medical personnel of the Glade. Signup and view all the answers

What are baggers?

They are those in the Glade whose job is to clean up dead bodies and act as guards within the Glade. Signup and view all the answers

What are builders?

They build things such as houses. Signup and view all the answers

What are brinknicks?

They repair buildings. Signup and view all the answers

What are cooks?

They prepare food. Signup and view all the answers

What are slicers?

They work in the Blood House to kill animals so they can be cooked and eaten. Signup and view all the answers

What are map makers?

They are charged with mapping out the Maze from information brought to them by the Runners. Signup and view all the answers

What are track hoes?

They work in the gardens - tilling, weeding, planting, and harvesting. Signup and view all the answers

What are sloppers?

They clean the toilets, showers, kitchen, as well as the Blood House after the slaughter. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Minho?

He is the keeper of the runners. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Fryingpan?

He is the keeper of the cooks. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Winston?

He is the keeper of the slicers. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Zart?

He is the keeper of the track hoes. Signup and view all the answers

Who are Clink and Jeff?

They are the keepers of the med jacks. Signup and view all the answers

What does stale mean?

It means no longer fresh, or pleasant to eat. Signup and view all the answers

What does consumed mean?

It means eat, drink, or ingest. Signup and view all the answers

What does ascent mean?

It means upward movement. Signup and view all the answers

What does devoid mean?

It means entirely lacking or free from. Signup and view all the answers

What does bombarded mean?

It means to attack (someone) persistently, as with questions, criticisms, or information. Signup and view all the answers

What does lurch mean?

It means staggering, abrupt movement. Signup and view all the answers

What does piercing mean?

It means extremely loud or shrill. Signup and view all the answers

What does dilapidated mean?

It means decayed, deteriorated, or fallen into near ruin, usually by neglect. Signup and view all the answers

What does taunting mean?

It means to provoke or challenge (someone) with insulting results. Signup and view all the answers

What does wedged mean?

It means forced into a narrow space. Signup and view all the answers

What does mammoth mean?

It means huge. Signup and view all the answers

What does trepidation mean?

It means a feeling of fear or agitation about something that might happen. Signup and view all the answers

What does suppress mean?

It means forcibly put to an end. Signup and view all the answers

What does wincing mean?

It means to draw back or tense the body because of a sudden pain. Signup and view all the answers

What does appendages mean?

It means a thing that is added or attached to something larger or more important. Signup and view all the answers

What does bulbous mean?

It means fat, round, bulging. Signup and view all the answers

What does eradicate mean?

It means to remove, destroy, or erase. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Maze Runner: Key Concepts and Terms

Thomas begins his journey in a moving box, akin to an elevator, with no memory of his past except for his name.
The box serves as an arrival point for newcomers and delivers supplies weekly to the Glade; it is crucial for the boys' survival.
Gally distrusts Thomas, claiming he saw him during the "changing," an event tied to the dangers of the Glade.
Thomas likens his fragmented memories to looking through muddy water, symbolizing confusion and clarity.
An epiphany for Thomas occurs when he feels an innate connection to the Glade and the desire to become a runner, despite the risks.

Creatures and Terminology

Grievers are monstrous, slug-like creatures equipped with mechanical appendages, wandering the Maze at night.
Boys are sent to the Glade with the goal of solving the Maze to find an escape.
The Glade has four doors that close at night, which separates them from the Maze.
“Welcome to the Glade” is a memorable phrase for Thomas, marking the beginning of his awareness of his surroundings.
Slang used by the boys includes terms like shuckface, clunk, and greenie, reflecting their unique culture in the Glade.

Events and Rules in the Glade

A girl arrives unexpectedly, historically significant since no girls had come before, prompting fear over potential changes in their routine.
The presence of a graveyard in the Glade implies a history of death, unsettling Thomas and others.
The most important rule in the Glade is that no one can leave the Maze except for the designated runners.
An alarm signifies the arrival of a new boy, which surprises everyone due to the unexpected timeline of arrivals.

The Gladers are organized into a hierarchy: Alby and Newt lead, followed by keepers, runners, medical personnel, and laborers, each with specialized duties.
Keepers oversee various jobs within the Glade, making collective decisions affecting their community.
Runners are tasked with exploring the Maze, gathering crucial information to aid in escape efforts.
Other roles include med-jacks for healthcare, baggers for cleanup, and builders for construction tasks.

Conflict and Survival

Ben attacks Thomas, blaming him for disturbing their established world; he becomes a victim of the dangers that the Gladers face.
Thomas's bravery shines when he joins Minho and Alby in the Maze, showcasing his commitment to the group's survival.
Minho finds a dead Griever, marking a significant discovery since the boys had never seen one lifeless, raising questions about their situation.

Language and Definitions

New vocabulary highlights the tension and uniqueness of the Gladers' environment, with words like 'devoid' meaning lacking and 'trepidation' signifying fear about the future.
Concepts like 'taunting' can impact relationships within the Glade, showcasing the struggle for power and control among boys.

Conclusion

Overall, "The Maze Runner" combines themes of survival, memory, leadership, and the importance of social cohesion to navigate the challenges of the Glade and the Maze.

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