diff --git a/maze/__init__.py b/maze/__init__.py
index 1491320..ef3fa36 100644
--- a/maze/__init__.py
+++ b/maze/__init__.py
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ from random import randint
 WALL = 0
 EMPTY = 1
 PATH = 2
-TEMP = 3
+DEAD = 3
 
 
 class CS235Maze(object):
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ class CS235Maze(object):
                     self._solve(x, y, z + 1):
                 return True
             else:
-                self._data[x][y][z] = TEMP
+                self._data[x][y][z] = DEAD
                 return False
 
     def solve(self):