The boy who harnessed the wind

What country in Africa does the story take place?

• Zambia

• Tanzania

• Malawi

• Zimbabwe

What did William dream about?

• Farming

• Building things and taking them apart

• Playing with his friends

• Becoming a soccer player

What was William forced to do because his parents did not have money?

• Sell his clothes

• Work in the fields

• Drop out of school

After visiting the library and reading books, what sentence did William build?

• "Reading is fundamental."

• "Learning is fun."

• "Windmills can produce electricity and pump water."

• "I have a dream."

The windmill was more than a machine. It was a _________________________ .

• "...magical invention."

• "...cool and interesting idea."

• "...weapon to fight hunger."

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

• Determination
• Humility
• Impulsiveness
• Curiosity

Who is Khamba?

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

What occupation did most Malawian men pursue?

• Welder.

• Trader.

• Mill wright.

• Farming.

CHAPTER 5 (pg 74 - 83): What meal did the Kampkwamba family decide they would still eat each day?

• only breakfast

• only lunch

• only dinner

• all of them

CHAPTER 4: Which of the following did NOT contribute to the low maize harvest in 2000?

• grasshoppers eating the crop

• expensive fertilizer

• flooding

• drought