THE WAVE CHAPTER 9

What unexpected development occurred in Ben Ross's history class due to The Wave?

• Decrease in student recruitment

• Increase in class size

• Decrease in class size

• Decrease in student participation

How did the students' preparation for class change after The Wave was introduced?

• Decreased thinking behind preparation

• Increased analysis and questioning

• Decreased homework completion

• Decreased class participation

What did Norm Schiller, the biology teacher and football coach, thank Ben Ross for?

• Introducing The Wave to his students

• Improving the school's academic performance

• Organizing a school dance

• Helping with the school newspaper

What did Laurie Saunders ask The Gordon Grapevine staff to investigate?

• The latest fashion trends

• The school bus schedule

• Students' opinions on The Wave

• The football team's performance

Why was Laurie cautious about The Wave despite being a part of it? (Two correct answers)

• She was worried about her grades

• She thought it was a passing fad

• She was concerned about her mother's opinion

• She believed it was a cult

What did Mrs. Saunders express concern about regarding Robert's involvement in The Wave?

• His involvement in extracurricular activities

• His lack of interest in sports

• His dramatic personality change

• His improved academic performance

What did Laurie compare The Wave to in order to reassure her mother?

• A school club

• A children's game

• A popular music genre

• A scientific experiment

What did Laurie's mother worry about regarding the Wave rally organized at school?

• The lack of student participation

• The potential indoctrination of new members

• The absence of school spirit

• The timing of the event

What did Laurie think was the main concern with many students taking The Wave seriously?

• Their inability to follow instructions

• Their involvement in extracurricular activities

• Their susceptibility to peer pressure

• Their lack of academic progress

What was Laurie's final assessment of The Wave in terms of its impact on students?

• It was a beneficial educational experiment

• It was a harmful cult-like activity

• It was a passing trend with no lasting impact

• It was a positive influence on school culture