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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. How does Thomas kill the Crank in Chapter 34?

2. Who is Thomas with in his dream in Chapter 35?

3. Who comes and unties Thomas from the tree after Teresa leaves Group B's camp in Chapter 48?

4. Who gave Group B their mission in the narrative?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How old is Thomas in his dream in Chapter 35? What does he dream about?

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

4. What does Brenda make Thomas promise to her in Chapter 30? How does Brenda behave in this chapter?

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

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

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

8. What happens when the door opens to the chamber in Chapter 54? How does Thomas respond?

9. What demands does Teresa make when she appears in Chapter 44? Are her demands met?

10. How does Teresa explain her actions in Chapter 55?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and analyze the character of Aris in the novel. Where do the Gladers meet Aris? How does Aris describe his past with Group B? How does he describe his experiences in the Maze?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

What happens after Thomas has been shot in the shoulder? Who assists in treating Thomas's wounds? Where is Thomas taken after the arrival of the Berg? What does he learn in this setting?

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