Chapter 2 The boy Who Harnessed the Wind

What was the main idea for chapter 2?

Answer explanation

Williams's family goes through a hard time with death and job loss in the family this makes it difficult to keep the farm going. Things change for the better when Khamba the dog enters his life.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How did William's Uncle John ( William's father's partner on the farm) die?

• He was in a car accident

• He caught the flu

• He fell off his horse

• He caught the disease Tuberculosis

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why did things become more difficult following the death of William's uncle John?

• Uncle John's family had to move in with them

• It would be difficult to run the farm without him

• The rest of the family would catch John's disease

• Everyone would have to get new jobs

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

How did Uncle Socrates losing his job in Kasungu affect William's family?

• William's family had to help Uncle Socrates family financially

• Uncle Socrates Family had to live with William's family

• William's family had to move to Uncle Socrates home

• Uncle Socrates had to find another job

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Why was William's sisters glad uncle Socrates family was moving into their house with them?

• They would have 7 sisters to play with

• They would 7 brothers to play with

• They would not have to do chores anymore

• They would not have to go to work in the town

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How did William feel about his Uncle's family coming to live with them?

• He was very happy about his cousins coming to live with them.

• He was very upset no one asked him how he felt about the move

• He was glad someone could finally help him with his chores.

• He did not care much for more girls in the house

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What unexpected thing jumped out of the car toward William?

Answer explanation

A big dog named Khamba

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

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What were William's first thoughts about Khamba?

• He Was excited

• He acted like he wanted nothing to do with Khamba

• He laughed and made fun of Khamba

• He cried when he saw Khamba

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What was Khamba's reaction to William?

• Khamba was afraid of William

• Khamba was happy to see William and wanted to follow him

• Khamba tried to bite William when William pushed him away

• Khamba started whining as if he had been hurt

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What was the purpose for dogs in Africa, what were they used for?

• They were not pets, they were only used for hunting

• They were not pets, they were used for protecting the animals

• They were loved pets and part of the family

• They were not ever pets and had no purpose in Africa

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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