The 5th Wave
by Rick Yancey
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Cast of Characters
- Plot Summary
- An Analysis of Major Characters
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Chapter Summary and Analysis
- Part 1 (The Last Historian), Chapters 1-12
- Summary: Part 1 (The Last Historian), Chapters 13-24
- Summary: Part 2 (Wonderland), Chapters 25-30
- Summary: Part 3 (Silencer), Chapter 31
- Summary: Part 4 (Mayfly), Chapters 32-36
- Summary: Part 5 (The Winnowing), Chapters 37-41
- Summary: Part 6 (The Human Clay), Chapters 42-52
- Summary: Part 7 (The Heart to Kill), Chapters 53-55
- Summary: Part 8 (The Spirit of Vengeance), Chapters 56-64
- Summary: Part 9 (A Flower to the Rain), Chapters 65-77
- Summary: Parts 10-12, Chapters 65-82
- Summary: Part 13 (The Black Hole), Chapters 83-91
- Symbols and Themes
- Key Facts
- Key Quotes
- Discussion Questions
- Take The Quiz
- Further Reading
- Flashcards
- Biography of Rick Yancey
Take The Quiz
1. What is Cassie’s complete first name?
A. Cassandra
B. Cassiopeia
C. Catherine
2. After Cassie shoots the injured soldier in the gas station, what does she find clutched in his hand?
A. A photograph
B. A crucifix
C. A strange device that looks like a cell phone
3. Who has Cassie had a crush on since she was in elementary school?
A. Evan
B. Mitch
C. Ben
4. What happens during the 1st Wave?
A. An electromagnetic pulse destroys Earth’s technology
B. Tsunamis sweep across Earth’s oceans
C. Aliens descend from the mother ship with guns
5. Who shoots Cassie in the leg?
A. Ringer
B. Ben
C. Evan
6. Which of the following can be seen as symbolizing security and the pre-invasion world?
A. Ben’s silver chain
B. Sammy’s teddy bear
C. Both A and B
7. Which military figure do Ringer and Ben kill?
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