"The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" Ch 1-5 Reading Check

Front

How did William and Gilbert begin to explore science?

Back

They took radios apart to see how they worked.

Front

What happened to the emergency maize?

Back

Corrupt men in the government sold the emergency maize and took off with the money.

Front

True or False: Shabari taught William that magic doesn't work.

Back

True.

Front

What did people eat as Malawi ran out of maize?

Back

Gaga (the outside parts of the maize), green mangoes, and family goats.

Front

How much food did William get at Chamama?

Back

Enough for one week.

Front

What is the significance of radios in William's exploration of science?

Back

Radios represented a source of knowledge and curiosity for William and Gilbert.

Front

Define 'gaga' in the context of the story.

Back

Gaga refers to the outside parts of the maize, which were used for bird food.

Front

What lesson did William learn from Shabari?

Back

William learned that relying on magic is not a solution to problems.

Front

What challenges did the people face regarding maize in Malawi?

Back

The people faced corruption and a poor harvest, leading to a shortage of maize.

Front

How did William's family adapt to the food shortage?

Back

They consumed alternative food sources like gaga, green mangoes, and their family goats.