The Wave

Why did Amy like The Wave?

• She felt equal to Laurie.

• This helped her find a boyfriend

• Her grades in school improved.

• She liked the football rallies.

The symbols behind the wave seem harmless, but they're not. Why?

• They are offensive

• They turn the group members against everyone else

• They invite unity

• They are ugly

What do the symbols of The Wave represent at first?

• Unity

• Superiority

• Evil

• Power

Why is Laurie's mother worried after she meets Robert's mother? She is afraid -

• Laurie will lose friends

• Laurie has changed

• Robert will influence Laurie

• The Wave is like a cult

David believes that Laurie doesn't want to go to the football rally because (–).

• she wants to work on the newspaper

• she doesn't belong to The Wave

• she is not popular anymore

• her parents told her not to go

The special edition of The Grapevine was very popular with the students because they wanted to read (–).

• the interview with Mr. Ross

• the article about The Wave rally

• the editorial about The Wave

• the article about Principal Owens

After The Wave movement started, Ben's students (–).

• were more serious about their school work

• understood about World War II

• became more interested in sports

• saluted all the teachers in the school

The principal of the school lets Ben continue the experiment because (–).

• he thinks The Wave is good for the students

• the school has become more popular

• he trusts Ben to do the right thing

• Ben's experiments are always successful

What is the main theme of 'The Wave'?

• A) The importance of individuality

• B) The dangers of groupthink

• C) The benefits of teamwork

• D) The power of leadership

Who is the author of 'The Wave'?

• A) Lois Lowry

• B) Todd Strasser

• C) Suzanne Collins

• D) J.K. Rowling