What was one of the tasks that Mr Ross gave his class on the first day of the experiment?

get to their sitting places as quickly as possible

Why did Ben risk his job by showing the second film?

He needed an immediate solution to make the message clear.

Why is the violent fight between Laurie and David a turning point? Because...

it makes David change his perspective about The Wave

What bothered Ben about the students' reaction to the film he showed at the beginning ?

He felt he didn't have good answers to their questions.

How does Robert change during the experiment?

He becomes more active and more involved at school.

What is the role of Laurie's mother in the novel?

to make Laurie aware of the negative effects of The Wave

At the end of the experiment Ben tells his students that _______________

They must think before following the leader

What are Brian Ammon and Deutsch competing over?

The first-string quarterback position.

After the first class in The Wave, David says, "We were a unit". Why is it important to him?

He wants the football team to work together.

Why doesn't Laurie want to give The Wave salute at the football game?

She doesn't believe in The Wave

What role does Christy play in the novel?

She is someone who puts Ben back on track.

What does the X at the back of the membership cards show?

That the member has a special role in the movement

What does Laurie hope will bring Amy to her senses and realize the truth about The Wave?

The news that a Jewish boy was beaten up.

Why did Mr. Ross start The Wave in the first place?

To answer the questions his students asked

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The Wave - Review

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1
What was one of the tasks that Mr Ross gave his class on the first day of the experiment?
get to the class on time
get to their sitting places as quickly as possible
do homework
take notes
2
Who writes the article about the student who was beaten up?
Alex
Laurie
Carl
Amy
3
Why did Ben risk his job by showing the second film?
He was afraid of Laurie and David
He wanted to prove that The Wave was a national movement
He was going to quit his job anyway
He needed an immediate solution to make the message clear.
4
Which two characters are supportive of The Wave?
Robert and Carl
Laurie and Amy
David and Laurie
Robert and David
5
Why did Ben agree to let Robert be his bodyguard?
The experiment required it.
all of the above
It would give Robert more confidence.
He had to play the role of a leader properly.
6
Why is the violent fight between Laurie and David a turning point? Because...
it makes David change his perspective about The Wave
it makes Laurie feel sorry for her behavior.
it makes David love her more
it makes Laurie change her perspective about The Wave
7
What bothered Ben about the students' reaction to the film he showed at the beginning ?
He thought they weren't interested in the film.
He wasn't sure it was a good film to show them.
He felt he didn't have good answers to their questions.
He thought they didn't understand the film.
8
How does Robert change during the experiment?
He joins the football team.
He becomes Amy's boyfriend
He begins to enjoy his studies better
He becomes more active and more involved at school.
9
What is the third motto of The Wave organization? Strength Through ______
Action
Power
Community
Discipline
10
Who is the student who stands to lose the most when The Wave ends?
David Collins
Robert Billings
Amy Smith
Laurie Saunders
11
What surprised Ben Ross about the students' reaction when he first introduced The Wave?
His students cooperated from the very beginning.
They didn't do their homework.
Answers red and blue
They were willing to do whatever he said.
12
What is the role of Laurie's mother in the novel?
to cooperate with Laurie
to show Laurie that she is mature
to make Laurie aware of the negative effects of The Wave
to warn her husband about The Wave
13
At the end of the experiment Ben tells his students that _______________
He was proud of them
History lessons must be only about facts
They must think before following the leader
He said the experiment was worth it.
14
What are Brian Ammon and Deutsch competing over?
The best grade in history class.
The affections of Amy.
Nothing.
The first-string quarterback position.
15
After the first class in The Wave, David says, "We were a unit". Why is it important to him?
He thinks the students will no longer help each other.
He wants the football team to work together.
He feels the students have become too independent.
He thinks the players in the team don't like him
16
Why doesn't Laurie want to give The Wave salute at the football game?
She doesn't want boys to tell her what to do.
She thinks they should sing the school song.
She thinks it's not suitable for a football game.
She doesn't believe in The Wave
17
What role does Christy play in the novel?
She supports him in his experiment.
She is someone who puts Ben back on track.
She doesn't play any important role in the novel.
She makes him see that he can't succeed without her.
18
What is the name of the school newspaper?
The Grapevine
The Gazette
The Wave
The Hudson Review
19
Who is the Protagonist of the story?
Ben Ross
Laurie Saunders
David Collins
Robert Billings
20
What does the X at the back of the membership cards show?
That the member has a special role in the movement
That the member is no longer wanted.
That the member is a very good student
That the member is doing a great job.
21
What does Laurie hope will bring Amy to her senses and realize the truth about The Wave?
The news that a Jewish boy was beaten up.
Laurie's unwillingness to give Brad the salute
The news that Mr.Ross is going to stop the experiment.
The news that she and David have broken up.
22
What is one of the mottos of The Wave?
strength through discipline
strength through power
strength through communication
strength through orders
23
The final wave rally taught the students an important lesson. What was that lesson?
They followed Ben Ross blindly
They lacked critical thinking
All of the above
What happened in the Holocaust can happen again
24
Who is the class loser?
Ben Ross
Amy Smith
Robert Billings
Brian Ammon
25
What was the main problem with Laurie and Amy's friendship?
Amy didn't like Laurie's boyfriend
They were always competing
Laurie wanted Amy's boyfriend.
They didn't have common interests
26
Why did the students think Ben was a good teacher?
e helped them with homework.
He gave them good grades.
He was interesting.
He was very sociable.
27
What is the tone of The Wave?
Lovely
Humorous
Serious
Friendly
28
Why did Mr. Ross start The Wave in the first place?
To show how a small movement can become a national movement
To be a dictator
To show his kids he is the leader of the class
To answer the questions his students asked
29
What is the second motto of The Wave?
Strength through community
Power through Discipline
Discipline through community
Strength through action
30
How long did Ben Ross originally claim his experiment would last?
One week.
Indefinitely............
Three class sessions.
One class session.

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