The Wave Final Test

Front

What is the main concern Mrs. Saunders has about The Wave?

Back

Mrs. Saunders is concerned that Mr. Ross is using The Wave to manipulate the students.

Front

Who acknowledges the seductive nature of power in the story?

Back

Mr. Ross admits that 'power can be seductive' and that he has experienced it.

Front

What lesson does Mr. Ross want his students to learn by the end of the novel?

Back

Mr. Ross wants his students to learn to question authority.

Front

Why is the note that Laurie receives anonymous?

Back

The author of the note is scared.

Front

What does Mr. Ross feel about The Wave towards the end of the novel?

Back

Mr. Ross feels that the lesson The Wave was supposed to teach has become distorted.

Front

What is the primary theme of The Wave?

Back

The primary theme of The Wave is the dangers of conformity and the importance of questioning authority.

Front

How does The Wave affect the students' behavior?

Back

The Wave leads to increased conformity among students, causing them to suppress individuality.

Front

What does Mr. Ross use to demonstrate the power of groupthink?

Back

Mr. Ross uses The Wave as a demonstration of how groupthink can lead to loss of individuality and critical thinking.

Front

What is the significance of the character Laurie in The Wave?

Back

Laurie represents the voice of dissent and critical thinking against the conformity promoted by The Wave.

Front

How does Mr. Ross's view of The Wave change throughout the story?

Back

Mr. Ross initially supports The Wave but later realizes its negative impact and the distortion of its intended lesson.