Chapter 4- The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Questions-Weyand

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What year did Malawi experience a flood followed by drought?

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2000

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What does William waking up at 4 a.m. to do farm work tell us about his character?

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He is reliable and responsible.

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What word means almost the same thing as 'remnants'?

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remains

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How many sacks of grain did William's family harvest in the year 2000?

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5

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What is an example of an idiom?

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A phrase that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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What does it mean to be reliable?

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To be dependable and trustworthy.

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What is the definition of drought?

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A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall.

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What is the definition of flood?

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An overflow of water that submerges land.

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What does it mean to be responsible?

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To be accountable for one's actions and duties.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things.