Prologue and Chapter 1- The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

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Why was William afraid of the sing'anga when he was younger?

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William was afraid because he had eaten some bubblegum.

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What was Gilbert's father's job?

Back

Gilbert's father was a district chief.

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What does the phrase 'the frost crept into our bones' illustrate?

Back

This is an example of personification.

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What did the boys make out of shake shake cartons, bottle caps, and pieces of wire?

Back

The boys made toy trucks.

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Who is the biography about?

Back

The biography is about William Kamkwamba.

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Define 'biography'.

Back

A biography is a detailed description of a person's life.

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

Back

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

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What does 'figurative language' mean?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation.

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Give an example of a metaphor from literature.

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An example of a metaphor is 'Time is a thief'.

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What is the significance of the setting in a story?

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The setting provides context for the characters and events, influencing the plot.