The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

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

• Determination
• Humility
• Impulsiveness
• Curiosity

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Who is Khamba?

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

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

Where does William live?

• South America
• Malawi
• South Africa
• Egypt

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

What is the main characters name?

• Gilbert
• Geoffrey 
• Chief Wimbe
• William Kamkwamba

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

How old was William when he thought he was cursed because he ate stolen gumballs?

• 5

• 6

• 8

• 4

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

What occupation did most Malawian men pursue?

• Welder.

• Trader.

• Mill wright.

• Farming.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What did Uncle John die from?

• Tuberculosis

• Pneumonia

• Malaria

• Cancer

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

What month did William say was harvest time in Malawi?

• October

• May

• September

• April

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What did Geoffrey and William like to eat when they cleared the fields in July?

• goat meat

• roasted grasshoppers

• phala

• roasted chicken

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

During which year did Malawi experience a flood followed by drought?

• 1999

• 2005

• 1887

• 2000

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CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.6.7