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The Maze Runner Study Guide

by James Dashner

The Maze Runner study guide contains a biography of James Dashner, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.

Thomas wakes up in a metal box with no memory of who he is. He only remembers his name. Doors open overhead revealing a community of young boys all living on a type of farm surrounded by very high walls. The place is called the Glade. Outside the Glade, beyond the walls is a massive Maze populated with monsters, known as Grievers. Every month a new boy is sent to the Glade. Each week supplies come up through the elevator that Thomas rides.

Thomas learns that in the Maze outside are monsters known as Grievers. If a Griever stings you, you will go through a process known as the Changing, which is quite traumatic. Thomas meets the leader of the Glade, Alby, and his second in command, Newt. There is also Chuck who becomes his friend. Gally…

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• The Maze Runner Summary
• About The Maze Runner
• Character List
• Glossary of Terms
• Major Themes
• Quotes and Analysis
• Summary and Analysis of Chapters 1 to 5
• Summary and Analysis of Chapters 6 to 10
• Summary and Analysis of Chapters 11 to 15
• Summary and Analysis of Chapters 16 to 20
• Summary and Analysis of Chapters 21 to 25
• Summary and Analysis of Chapters 26 to 30
• Summary and Analysis of Chapters 31 to 35
• Summary and Analysis of Chapters 36 to 40
• Summary and Analysis of Chapters 41 to 50
• Summary and Analysis of Chapters 51 to Epilogue
• The Lord of the Flies
• Ender's Game
• Related Links on The Maze Runner
• Suggested Essay Questions
• Test Yourself! - Quiz 1
• Test Yourself! - Quiz 2
• Test Yourself! - Quiz 3
• Test Yourself! - Quiz 4
• Author of ClassicNote and Sources

• The Maze Runner: Major Themes
• The Maze Runner: Questions
• The Maze Runner: Purchase the Novel and Related Material
• James Dashner: Biography