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1
Ben Ross is married to another teacher in the school.
True
False
2
Why did Ben Ross not want to stop The Wave experiment prematurely?
He loved the power he was feeling.
Ross didn't was to disappoint his student's.
Ross was listed as the number 1 teacher dictator in Time.
Ross was afraid that the students wouldn't learn the lesson.
3
What bothered Ben Ross after he taught the lesson on the Holocaust?
The lack of interest in his students
The behavior of his students after the film, they were rude.
He could not get the film projector to work.
He was not able to answer one of his students questions
4
According to Ross, why didn't the German's stop the Nazi's?
The German's looked up to Hitler and supported them.
The German's were unaware of the actions of the Nazi's.
The German's shut their eyes to the mistreatment of the Jews
"The Nazi's were highly organized and feared."
5
Brian and Deutsch continued to fight throughout the story, why?
Brian and Deutsch belonged to rival football teams.
Brian was quarterback and Deutsch thought he was better.
Brian is dating Deutsch's ex girlfriend
Deutsch spread a rumor about Brian.
6
What is the name of the newspaper at Gordon High School?
The Herald
The Post
The Grapevine
The Sentinal
7
Robert Billings does not participate in school because?
Robert is more concerned with his beauty sleep.
He can not live up to his brothers legacy.
He is lazy
Robert does not care about graduating.
8
Which word does not indicate how the class reacted to the film?
shaken
upset
bewildered
laxidasical
9
Ben Ross is well liked by the other teachers because his teaching style is different.
False
True
10
What impact did the articles published in the Grapevine have on the Gordon High Student body?
More individuals joined the group.
More students started to go surfing.
It made people think that The Wave is not all good.
The Wave became a nationally recognized group.
11
What was the "Final Solution?"
Working, starving, and torturing the Jews
Communism
The death camps.
Wiping out the entire race of the Jews
12
What is the ultimate reason that Mr. Ross allowed Robert to be his bodyguard.
Mr. Ross was offered a bribe to let Robert be his bodyguard.
Mr. Ross felt his life threatened.
He wanted Robert to be a part of something special.
Mr. Ross' power went to his head.
13
Amy responds positively to Laurie's story in The Grapevine.
False
True
14
What is Laurie's job at the school paper?
Proof reader
Editor
Journalist
Print manager
15
What does Robert request of Mr. Ross?
To be his bodyguard
Robert wants to be the line leader
Robert asks to stay after school for extra help.
he requests to hand out papers
16
What event made David decide to quit The Wave?
Losing against Cumberland in football.
The Fight that took place between Deustch and Brian.
Robert's attitude about Laurie's story.
Grabbing and hurting Laurie.
17
Who has benefited the most from "The Wave?"
David
Brian
Robert
Laurie
18
What film is shown to the students in Ben Ross' history class.
A film about the Nazi regime,and the destruction of the Jews
World War II
Hiroshima
Pearl Harbor
19
What are the three lessons Mr. Ross wanted his students to observe? Strength through...
freedom, community, action
discipline, friendship, action
discipline, community, action
discipline, community, reaction
20
What are Principle Owens concerns about the wave?
The parents will complain.
He is excited to watch "the wave" play out.
Afraid parents will say they are indoctrinating the students
The students minds are impressionable
21
What is the purpose of the red "x" on the membership cards.
Those students do not have to do homework.
The student is eliminated from the wave
The students were selected as bodyguards.
The "x" indicates they are a monitor and will report to Ross
22
Who did Ben Ross introduce as the leader of the National Wave Movement.
Hitler
Stalin
Mr. Catavero
Mussolini
23
Is the wave getting out of control?
Yes
No
24
Which of the following is NOT a positive result of The Wave Experiment?
Working as a team.
Classmates are seen as equals.
Student's not having to think for themselves.
Students are working harder in class.
25
What was the average life expectancy of the prisoners in the camps?
3 weeks
100 days
170 days
270 days
26
Which athletic group has introduced the wave to it's members?
wrestling
lacrosse
cheerleaders
football
27
How does Robert change during Mr. Ross' class?
He tucks in his shirt
He is engaged in the lessons.
He brushes his hair
He helps fix the film projector.
28
Who is know as the class loser?
Laurie Saunders
Brian Ammon
Amy Smith
Robert Billings
29
Why is Laurie frustrated during chapter 1?
Laurie has a Chemistry final.
Laurie got into an argument with her boyfriend
Laurie is fighting with her friend Amy.
The paper is due out at the end of the week, office is empty
30
When Laurie Saunders is stressed out she...
Chews gum
Chews on her Bic Pen
Can't stop eating
scribbles on her notebook
31
What parent has been vocal about her dislike of "The Wave."
Mrs. Smith
Mrs. Saunders
Mr. Saunders
Mr. Smith
32
How were the students in Mr. Ross' class supposed to answer questions once "The Wave" began?
stand by their desk and answer the question
Raise their hands and answer the questions
shout out the answer.
Stand up beside their desk and say "Mr Ross -followed by ans
33
Ben Ross has a tendency to get deeply involved with "projects," which following is Not one?
Native Americans
Nazi's
Bridge
Astronomy
34
Would it be possible for this experiment to be carried out in schools today?
no
yes
35
The Wave began because Mr. Ross wanted his students to understand what the Germans experienced.
False
True
