The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

According to the book, what was a problem that people in William’s village faced?

• They had no money for lights.

• They were under attack from people in a nearby village.

• They were dying of disease.

• Their crops were destroyed by a flood.

William’s father told him that he would have to eat only one meal a day and drop out of school. Then “William stood on the road and watched the lucky students pass, alone

with the monster in his belly and the lump in his throat.” Which two words describe how William was feeling while he stood on the road?

• upset and scared

• tired and bored

• hungry and sad

• thirsty and hopeful

What is a main idea of the book?

• Life in Malawi is easy and free from trouble.

• Life in Malawi is violent and filled with unhappiness.

• Problems can be solved with lots of money and good luck.

• Problems can be solved with hard work and good thinking.

Building the windmill took a lot of work.

What evidence from the book supports this statement?

• When nightfall came to William’s village, William liked to dream in the darkness.

• William spent weeks in the junk yard looking for pieces he could use to build

  the windmill.

• While William worked in the fields, he looked around the rows of corn for

  magical beings.

• William had to drop out of school because his family did not have enough

  money for him to go.

Why do you think William was successful? Check all that apply.

• He was smart and used his natural resources.

• He researched his ideas at the library.

• He wasn't afraid of failure and never gave up.

• He was a hard worker.