The Wave Final Test

What are Mr. Ross's complaints about the students at Gordon High in the beginning of the story?

• Little homework completion and late to class
• Too many bully others
• They don't appreciate history
• The students smoke too much

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which of the following is NOT a reason presented by Mr. Ross that explains why the Nazis were able to gain power?

• Germans were scared.
• The Germans were weak and disorganized after World War I.
• The Nazis were the majority, so they couldn't be stopped.
• The Germans hoped the Nazis could improve their economy.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

Who says, "Forget it.  It happened once and the world learned its lesson.  It'll never happen again"?

• Brad
• Brian
• David
• Eric

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What was Mr. Ross's initial purpose for creating The Wave?

• He wants to prove how important discipline is.
• He wants to improve student relations.
• He wants the students to learn why the Germans didn't stop the Nazis.
• He wants students to improve their 

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

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 football coach actually talks to him in the lounge.
• The students invite Robert to sit with him at lunch.
• The students arrive on time and are seated and ready to learn.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Why does Mr. Saunders initially support The Wave?

• He thinks it will give the students discipline, which is always a good thing. 
• He wants Laurie to join the military, and this is a good intro to that.
• He trusts Mr. Ross.
• He thinks it will make everyone feel included.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What reservations does Mrs. Saunders have about The Wave?

• She thinks Mr. Ross is using it to manipulate the students.
• She wants Robert to be included.
• She thinks David is taking it too seriously.
• She doesn't want David and Laurie to break up over it.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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 students follow orders without thinking about them.
• Robert becomes the leader.
• The principal is unhappy because Ben didn't have permission to start.
• Laurie isn't allowed in the bleachers.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.2

What two actions does Mr. Ross encourage all students to do when he gives out membership cards?

• Go to the football game and participate in class
• Plan the rally and eat lunch with Robert
• Recruit new members and report people not following the rules
• Promote the Wave through propaganda and the rally

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Though Mr. Ross likes that The Wave is helping with work completion, what academic problems is he concerned it is causing?

• The students are sharing homework answers.
• The students are memorizing facts but unable to analyze them.
• The students are too focused on WWII.
• The students are cheating on tests to get good grades.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.8.6