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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color are Teresa's eyes described as in the novel?

2. Where does Brenda say her family lived when she was young?

3. What is printed on the banner that is attached to the stick the Gladers find in Chapter 56?

4. What does Jorge refer to Thomas as when he addresses the Cranks in Chapter 28?

5. Whose death does Jorge demand in exchange for helping Thomas in Chapter 27?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jorge announce to the Cranks when he and Thomas return from their talk in Chapter 29?

2. How does Brenda describe WICKED's role in the Flare in Chapter 35?

3. How is Thomas's dream described in Chapter 47? How old is Thomas in the dream?

4. How is Thomas attacked by the Crank in Chapter 33? How is this conflict resolved?

5. What does Teresa tell Thomas about Aris in Chapter 50? Why does this hurt him?

6. How does Thomas go about fighting off his opponents in Chapter 51?

7. What do Harriet and Sonya propose to Thomas when he awakens in Chapter 47? How does he respond?

8. How is Thomas treated once he arrives at Group B's camp in Chapter 46?

9. How does Breanda explain the signs with Thomas's name on them in Chapter 36?

10. What information does Harriet relate to Thomas regarding her group in Chapter 49?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the use of telepathy in The Scorch Trials. What characters are capable of communicating telepathically? What do you think this says about these characters? Why does the telepathy stop working in the narrative?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of dystopia in The Scorch Trials. How is this theme developed through setting? How is it developed though symbolism, imagery, and character? How would you compare the settings in The Scorch Trials to your own living environment?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the plot structure of The Scorch Trials. How would you compare the structure of this novel with other books you have read? How would you compare the structure of the novel to its predecessor in the series, The Maze Runner? How does the author develop tension in the plot?

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