The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind ch 1-9

William described Malawi as the "Warm Heart of Africa" to show 

• that it is in the center of Africa
• the personalities of and the relationships among the people there
• that it is the major food supplier for the continent
• that it is where the government resides

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

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

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What was different about William's dad?

• He did not work
• He loved and cared for his many sons
• He was a businessman
• He did not believe in magic, but believed in God

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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 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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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

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.RL.1.1

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

• Determination
• Humility
• Impulsiveness
• Curiosity

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Why was it so important for William to pass his final exams and advance to secondary school (middle school)?

• He wanted to continue his schooling to study in a special science program
• he wanted to avoid the hard work of farm life
• He wanted to study to go to America
• He needed money

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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 caused William to have an "Aha Moment" when he realized that the food shortage would affect him?

• His dad told him he could not have breakfast
• He saw the people fighting in the marketplace over gaga (food usually fed to chickens and pigs).
• His sisters were fighting over food
• His cousin looked sick

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

In the book, William explains, "the maize stalks finally stretched above my father's head, and a whole green field would whisper your fortunes in the wind."  
What type of figurative language is this an example of?

• metaphor
• simile
• personification
• onomatopoeia

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Why was William reprimanded by Mister Phiri on the first day of school?

• He had a stained shirt.
• He was talking out of turn.
• He had on sandals.
• He got into a fight.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1