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

After William saw lucky students going to school, what did he suddenly remember?

• There was a library nearby

• His dad told him to work

• There was a farm at the 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 did William say after he lit a light bulb?

• "I know magic."

• "I have made electric wind."

• "I did it?"

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

• the pedals

• the handle bars

• the spokes

• the dynamo

William's sister asks William what happens if the wind stop's blowing.  He replies, "The light will go off." What is his solution to this problem?

• kerosene lamps
• flashlights
• a car battery

Why does William try to avoid having the wires in his house cross each other?

• Crossed wires could cause a fire.
• Crossed wires would burn out the light bulbs.
• Crossed wires would break the dynamo.  

The bike chain kept on coming off the windmill, causing William to have to climb up and put it back on, sometimes resulting injury. What does Geoffrey suggest he use instead of a chain? 

• A rubber belt.
• A thick wire.
• A strong strip of fabric.