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What are Mr. Ross's complaints about the students at Gordon High in the beginning of the story?
The students smoke too much
Little homework completion and late to class
They don't appreciate history
Too many bully others
Which of the following is NOT a reason presented by Mr. Ross that explains why the Nazis were able to gain power?
The Germans were weak and disorganized after World War I.
Germans were scared.
The Nazis were the majority, so they couldn't be stopped.
The Germans hoped the Nazis could improve their economy.
Who says, "Forget it. It happened once and the world learned its lesson. It'll never happen again"?
Eric
Brian
David
Brad
What was Mr. Ross's initial purpose for creating The Wave?
He wants students to improve their homework.
He wants to improve student relations.
The students should learn why the Ger. didn't stop the Nazis
He wants to prove how important discipline is.
At one point he hesitates, but eventually, Mr. Ross decides to continue with The Wave. Which event makes him think he should continue with it?
He sees a picture of a wave.
The stud. arrive on time and are seated and ready to learn
The football coach actually talks to him in the lounge.
The students invite Robert to sit with him at lunch.
Why does Mr. Saunders initially support The Wave?
It will give the students discipline, which is always good.
He trusts Mr. Ross.
He thinks it will make everyone feel included.
He wants Laurie to join the military.
What reservations does Mrs. Saunders have about The Wave?
She wants Robert to be included.
She thinks David is taking it too seriously.
She thinks Mr. Ross is using it to manipulate the students.
She doesn't want David and Laurie to break up over it.
Mr. Ross is amazed at how much his students like when he makes the decisions for his students. Why is this a problem later in the story?
The principal is unhappy - he didn't give Ben the permission
The students follow orders without thinking about them.
Laurie isn't allowed in the bleachers.
Robert becomes the leader.
What two actions does Mr. Ross encourage all students to do when he gives out membership cards?
Promote the Wave through propaganda and the rally
Plan the rally and eat lunch with Robert
Recruit new members and report people not following rules
Go to the football game and participate in class
Though Mr. Ross likes that The Wave is helping with work completion, what academic problems is he concerned it is causing?
The students are too focused on WWII.
The students are cheating on tests to get good grades.
The students are sharing homework answers.
The students are memorizing facts but unable to analyze them
One word that Mrs. Saunders uses to describe The Wave repeatedly is...
A project
A fad
A cult
An assignment
At one point, Mr. Ross admits that he would be happy if the principal stopped The Wave. Why?
He initially wanted discipline and now there's too much
He has too much to grade with all the new homework
The coach is unhappy that the football team used The Wave
The lesson that The Wave is supposed to teach is distorted
Which of the following does NOT support the fact that Mr. Ross no longer has complete control over The Wave?
Students organize a Wave rally
Students spread The Wave to other schools
Students threaten non-Wave members
Students hang posters in the hall
Why is the note Laurie receives anonymous?
Carl or Alex is just playing a joke on her
Mr. Ross is dreaming about being Teacher of the Year
Laurie will publish anything
The author is scared
Why does Robert want to become Mr. Ross's bodyguard?
He believes that Jewish students are planning a revolt.
He views Mr. Ross as being vital to The Wave.
He wants to distract Mr. Ross so he can become the leader.
He overheard students plotting against Mr. Ross.
Mr. Ross is hesitant to accept Robert as his bodyguard. Why?
He wanted David or Brian to be his bodyguard.
Mr. Ross wants to keep The Wave all for himself.
He knows The Wave is out of control but likes the power.
Mr. Ross doesn't like Robert Billings.
