The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Chapters 1-2

What character trait caused William to begin taking apart radios and learning about science?

• Determination
• Humility
• Impulsiveness
• Curiosity

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Why do many children die of something as simple as diarrhea?

• The people don't have money to go to the doctor
• The parents don't care
• The people pay and rely on the Sing'anga's to cure them with magical ways
• They eat bad food

Who is Khamba?

• William's best friend
• William's cousin
• William's dog
• William's teacher

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

William described Malawi as the "Warm Heart of Africa" to show 

• that it is in the center of Africa
• the personalities of and the relationships among the people there
• that it is the major food supplier for the continent
• that it is where the government resides

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What was different about William's dad?

• He did not work
• He loved and cared for his many sons
• He was a businessman
• He did not believe in magic, but believed in God

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CCSS.RL.6.1

What was the significance of William's encounter with Shabani and his magic to give William superpowers?

• When William realized he had been fooled, he stopped believing in magic
• William believed he had superpowers and was able to defeat the bully
• William gained the respect of the village
• Shabani became a powerful chief

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CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.K.5

Where does William live?

• South America
• Malawi
• South Africa
• Egypt

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

What is the main characters name?

• Gilbert
• Geoffrey 
• Chief Wimbe
• William Kamkwamba

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Do you like this book so far? 

• Yes
• No

How did William get his knives?

• They were his grandfather's, passed down to William from his father.
• He made them from iron sheets, plastic bags, and nails.
• Geoffrey gave them to him as a gift. 
• He found them in the marketplace and felt guilty about taking them. 

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1