Character Interactions and Themes in Literature

Laurie Saunders shares her experiences with the Wave in history class with her parents, who have differing opinions on its impact. Her father is supportive, while her mother is skeptical. Meanwhile, Ben Ross, the teacher behind the Wave, discusses the experiment's effects with his wife, Christie, who is concerned about its implications.

What does Laurie Saunders discuss with her parents during dinner?

• Her favorite book

• A recent vacation

• Her history class experiences

• Her new hobby

What activity does Laurie's father describe in detail?

• His cooking skills

• His fishing trip

• His golf game

• His work project

How does Laurie's mother feel about the wave?

• She is indifferent

• She is excited about it

• She is supportive

• She is concerned

What positive change does Laurie notice in her classmates?

• They are more rebellious

• They are more competitive

• They are more engaged

• They are more absent

What is Laurie's mother's main argument against the wave?

• It is too expensive

• It promotes laziness

• It discourages individuality

• It is too time-consuming

What does Laurie's father believe about group cooperation?

• It is unnecessary

• It is harmful

• It is beneficial

• It is outdated

What surprises Laurie's father about David?

• His travel plans

• His interest in studying

• His sports achievements

• His new job

What is Ben Ross's main focus after the history class?

• Preparing for the next class

• Organizing a sports event

• Planning a vacation

• Writing a book

What does Christie warn Ben about?

• Spending too much money

• Changing his career

• Becoming too involved in the wave

• Ignoring his family