"The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind" Chapter 5 Reading Check

Front

How is Khamba doing during the famine?

Back

Khamba is getting thin and weak because there is not enough food for him.

Front

What does William eat for his Christmas meal that year?

Back

William eats boiled goat skin for his Christmas meal.

Front

What is it called when there is no rain and the land is very dry?

Back

This is called a draught.

Front

What is it called when there is no food and people are starving?

Back

This is called a famine.

Front

What mission does William's mother send him on at the end of Chapter 5?

Back

William's mother sends him to a village called Chamama to buy maize (corn).

Front

Define 'famine'.

Back

Famine is a severe shortage of food that leads to widespread hunger and starvation.

Front

Define 'draught'.

Back

Draught is a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.

Front

What is maize?

Back

Maize is a type of corn that is a staple food in many countries.

Front

What does the term 'ganyu' refer to?

Back

Ganyu refers to casual labor or work done for pay, often in agriculture.

Front

What is the significance of Christmas meals in the story?

Back

Christmas meals symbolize hope and tradition, even during difficult times.