The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Chapter 11

How did William figure out how a windmill works, and what parts he would need to build it?

• He learned from his parents.

• He learned in school.

• While in the library, he looked at pictures in a book about energy resources. Then, then he found the parts he needed in the junkyard.

• He looked at the pictures in a book about energy resources that he found at the library.

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Why was William forced to drop out of school?

• The school had no money to continue to operate.

• The school was located too far away from his home.

• The family had no money to send William to school.

• His father became ill and he had to take care of him.

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What conclusion can you draw about education in Malawi?

• only for male students

• expensive and not everyone can afford it

• funded entirely by the government

• there are not enough teachers

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Which of the following does William NOT use?

• bicycle

• tractor fan

• blades

• empty cans

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What happens to Williams first Windmill?

• The chain snaps in half and the pole nearly tipped over.

• It works and immediately is a success.

• There's no wind for it to work.

• He knocks it over by accident.

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