The difference between Maya's list and what MC & Derek had to do to get in with DIK's is that DIK list is fixed. They had the same one every year and they actually accept that some tasks are impossible to complete. HOT's get different lists which apparently depend on Quinn's personal preference and inspiration.it's extreme always and only because Maya has to do it.
Previously Quinn takes advantage of her and sends her to the grinding with MC, but if she had sent her to the real cum-petition would it have been better? if she had to take part in the shot contest instead of Sara and Melanie? even without counting Derek all tasks that are unattainable for her.
Maya only wants money from the HOTs, I'd say there's no basis for any particular loyalty between the parties. her plan is crazy, she's thought a lot about it and it's all based on a rumor (as Josy coldly reminds her). is there any reason why Quinn or any other HOTs would want Maya between them? (excluding of course their own enjoyment of Quinn)
you're no doubt right when you say that Quinn intentionally puts Maya in trouble with the list, but the list has all the things a HOT would do, but Maya isn't and doesn't want to be a HOT
how much more extreme is Derek and MC's list than hers? to pass it they have to commit real crimes... and without the prospect of making a $$$ out of it. even here in the list there are extreme things that any DIKs would do or try to do
You are correct in that Maya does not want to be a HOT and is only there for "free tuition"...