The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (Movie)

Where did this story take place? (setting)

• Southern Sudan, Africa

• Kenya, Africa

• Malawi, Africa

• Ethiopia, Africa

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Is the story of the boy who harnessed the wind based on a true story?

• yes

• no

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What is the main problem that the people of this village are facing?

• shortage of food

• hurricane season

• forest fires

• a civil war

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Who does William's sister run away with?

• her uncle

• a group of university students

• William's teacher

• the rebel army

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Where does William learn about wind energy?

• the school library

• on television

• from an elder in the village

• from a summer camp he attended

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What part does William need from his teacher's bike to create electricity?

• the pedals

• the handle bars

• the spokes

• the dynamo

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What does William build to help his village during the dry season?

• an aqueduct

• a windmill

• a garden hose

• a faucet for each home

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How will William's creation help the people of the village.

• the windmill will make the homes cooler at night for sleeping

• the windmill will create new jobs for the people

• the windmill will pump water to the crops in the dry season

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What must William's father sacrifice in order for William to make the windmill work?

• his money

• his bicycle

• his tools

• his land

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

• Determination

• Humility

• Impulsiveness

• Curiosity

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