

Ross was asked why the Nazis (only 10% of the German population) were not stopped. Several questioned how and/or why this could have happened.ĩ THE WAVE – CHAPTER 2 7. The students were shocked and stunned by the film. What were the students’ reactions to the film? He sent everyone that he thought was not part of his “superior race” to concentration camps where they were worked, starved, tortured or put to death.Ĩ THE WAVE – CHAPTER 2 6.

What was the “final solution to the Jewish problem” according to Hitler? The “death camps” were his final solution. He manipulated and used the people to gain power.ħ THE WAVE – CHAPTER 2 5.

He told the people of Germany, who were desperate for someone to bail them out of poverty, what they wanted to hear. He believed and preached that the Germans were a superior race. Hitler saw this as an opportunity to rise quickly through the political ranks by claiming that the Jews were the destroyers of German civilization. Germany had been defeated in the war and thousands in the country were homeless, hungry and jobless. Hitler, a house painter, turned to politics after WWI. Describe Hitler’s background and rise to power. Ross because he works hard (and makes them look bad because they don’t) Students were late for class Many students didn’t do homework and those who did it, did a messy job Some students don’t pay attention in class The Grapevine staff didn’t turn articles in on timeĦ THE WAVE – CHAPTER 2 4. Some teachers at Gordon High are resentful of Mr. Name three examples in this chapter that indicate that some students and/or teachers at Gordon High lack self-discipline.

Laurie Saunders: Main character Pretty, short light-brown hair Editor-in-chief of The Grapevine Smart, good student Serious, deep-thinker Amy Smith: Laurie’s best friend Petite, thick curly hair Feels she has to “compete” with Laurie Ben Ross: Well-liked history teacher at Gordon High Not good with technology Charismatic Concerned about his studentsĤ THE WAVE – CHAPTER 1 Christy Ross: Brian Ammon: Robert Billings:īen’s loyal and loving wife Music and choir teacher at Gordon High Understands that her husband get very “focused” on things Brian Ammon: Quarter back on the football team Big appetite Robert Billings: “Class loser” Lives in the shadow of his overachieving brother Doesn’t care about school Unkempt, social outcast David Collins: Tall, good-looking Good student Running back on the football team Laurie’s boyfriendĥ THE WAVE – CHAPTER 1 3. The novel is based on a true story that took place in Palo Alto, California in 1969.ģ THE WAVE – CHAPTER 1 2. The story mostly takes place at Gordon High School which is in a small, suburban community of middle-class families.
