The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind ch 6

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What is gaga?

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Gaga is a type of food made from the leaves of the gaga plant, often consumed in times of hunger.

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Why did people start getting sick from eating gaga?

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Traders mixed gaga with sawdust, making it indigestible and harmful.

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What was the significance of the lightning striking a tree in Geoffrey's yard?

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The lightning allowed Geoffrey to chop the wood into bundles and sell it as firewood, providing food for his family.

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Why did William attend Kachokolo school?

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William went to Kachokolo school because he had low grades on his exams.

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What type of figurative language is used in the phrase 'They look like ghosts'?

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This phrase uses simile, comparing starving people to ghosts.

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What did Mister Phiri reprimand William for on his first day of school?

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Mister Phiri reprimanded William for wearing sandals.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does it mean to be reprimanded?

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To be reprimanded means to be scolded or criticized for a mistake or wrongdoing.

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What is the main theme of 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

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The main theme is innovation and perseverance in the face of adversity.

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How does William's education impact his community?

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William's education allows him to create solutions, like the windmill, that help his community.