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Ext. HOTS Questions 1. At the end of the novel, Laurie said, “In a way I’m glad this happened…” Ben answered, “Well, that’s nice of you, Laurie. But I’ve already decided this is one lesson I’m going to skip in next year’s course.” What do you think causes Ben to make this decision?

2. Before the final rally Laurie and David had the following conversation: ”‘Laurie, is it possible that we’re wrong about The Wave?’ David asked. ‘No, David, we’re right,’ Laurie answered. ‘Then why doesn’t anybody else see it?’ he asked.” How would you answer David’s question?

3. Why do you think Ben Ross decides to show the students another film at the end of the novel?

4. Ben's wife Christy "knew Ben was the kind of person who got involved with things. Not just involved, but utterly absorbed in them to the point where he tended to forget that the rest of the world existed." How is this description of Ben shown to be true later on in the novel? Give TWO examples from the novel to support your answer.

. The novel is based on a true incident that took place in 1969 in Palo Alto, California. Ron Jones, a social-science teacher, decided to try and simulate what had happened in Germany after a student asked about the German public's responsibility for the rise of the Third Reich. This social experiment, also known as The Third Wave, became the subject of a national controversy and eventually led to the firing of Mr. Jones. "it was really a mistake, a terrible thing to do. My curiosity pulled me in at first, and then I liked it" Ron Jones, the leader of The Third Wave "Jones helped wake us up, and I've always been grateful. Good experiences aren't necessarily pleasant. I've often thought about it, and I'm glad I had it" Alyssa Hess, a former member of The Third Wave How does the above information add to your understanding of the novel?

2. quot;Remember always- you not only have the right to be an individual, you have the obligation to be onequot; (Eleanor Roosevelt) Make a connection between the quote and the novel.