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The Wave – Video Questions

Please write your answers on a separate sheet of paper in complete sentences.

1. When and where did this experiment occur?


2. What was Mr. Ross' motive for the experiment?
3. What was the first reaction of the class to Mr. Ross?
4. State at least two reasons why Laurie was troubled by the
experiment.
5. What were the three key words or concepts of the movement?
6. List two positive and two negative effects of the concepts.
7. What rules did Mr. Ross and the movement use to motivate
people?
8. What other methods can be used to unite a group?
9. What made Mr. Ross realize that he must bring the experiment to
an end?
10. Who did Mr. Ross say is the actual leader of The Wave?
11. Why did David believe it is all right to hurt a few people?
12. How can movements such as The Wave be defeated?
13. Mr. Ross said, "It is amazing how much they like you when you
make their decisions for them." Do you agree with this statement?
Why or why not? Why is decision-making so difficult?
14. Was Mr. Ross right or wrong in manipulating his students as he
did? Defend your answer.
15. What does this film say about authority and power?
16. Is authority necessarily evil? Why? Why not?
17. Are there situations where obedience is necessary? Explain.

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