The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Chapter 1

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

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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Where does William live?

• South America
• Malawi
• South Africa
• Egypt

What is the main characters name?

• Gilbert
• Geoffrey 
• Chief Wimbe
• William Kamkwamba

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

• 5

• 6

• 8

• 4

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What occupation did most Malawian men pursue?

• Welder.

• Trader.

• Mill wright.

• Farming.

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PROLOGUE: What machine did the boy make?

• a bicycle

• a windmill

• a model truck

• a tractor

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CHAPTER 1 (pg 8 - 11): Why was William afraid of the sing'anga?

• He had said bad things about magic.

• He had eaten some bubblegum.

• He had not looked after the cows well.

• He had disobeyed his father.

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CHAPTER 1(pg 20 - 23): What did the boys make out shakeshake cartons, bottle caps and pieces of wire?

• toy windmills

• toy trucks

• radios

• toy dogs

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CHAPTER 1 (pg 15 - 19): What was Gilbert's father's job?

• witch doctor

• truck driver

• district chief

• teacher

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