Winds of Hope

Which quotation provides the central idea that William Kemkwamba was successful in building a working windmill?

• "Shoppers, farmers, and traders could see William's tower from the local market. They came in a long line to find out what the boy was up to. 'What is it?' they all asked."

• "Since there is no word for windmill in Chichewa, the language of Malawi, William answered with the phrase magetsi a mphepo - electric wind. From the top of the tower he explained that by using the power of the wind, his machine could create electricity."

• "He connected two wires from the dynamo to a light socket he'd made from a reed and that held a small bulb. As the wind whipped around him, he removed the bent spoke he'd jammed into the wheel to lock it. Then he held his breath."

• "The blades began to turn, slowly at firt, then faster and faster. The light bulb flickered, then flashed to life. The crowd cheered from below."

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

What does the author mean by the phrase, "flashed to life" in paragraph 12?

• The light bulb turned on

• The light bulb began moving

• The light bulb made a loud noise

• The light bulb blinked on before turning off

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which two quotations support the inference that William Kemkwamba was inventive when faced with a problem?

• "In a junkyard across from the high school, William dug through piles of twisted metal, rusted cars, and worn-out tractors, searching for anything that might help him construct his machine."

• "When he had collected all the parts, William laid them outside in the shade of an acacia tree and began putting them together."

• "Since he did not have a drill to make bolt holes, he pushed a nail through a maize cob, heated it in the fire, then pushed its point through the plastic blades."

• "From the top of the tower he explained that, by using the power of wind, his machine could create electricity. No one believed him."

• "As the wind whipped around him, he removed the bent spoke he'd jammed into the wheel to lock it. Then he held his breath."

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What point does the author make about William Kemkwamba?

• William Kemkwamba researched windmills after seeing children playing with pinwheels.

• William Kemkwamba studied for many months before taking his exams in school.

• William Kemkwamba wanted electricity in his town so that everyone could stay up later.

• William Kemkwamba continued learning even though he was no longer in school.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Which quotation from the text best supports the answer in Part A (the last question)?

• "William hoped that life could now return to normal. He'd worked hard to pass the exams to enter high school."

• "Though he could not attend school, William still wanted to learn. He was curious about many things. He took apart radios, trying to discover how they made music."

• "It was an American school textbook called Using Energy. On the book's cover was a picture of a row of windmills, tall steel towers with blades spinning like giant fans. They reminded William of the toy pinwheels he'd made with his friends."

• "After the sun sets, everyone stops that they're doing, brushes their teeth, and goes to sleep - at seven in the evening! It William could build a windmill, his family could have lights in their home."

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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 role did the library play in helping William Kemkwamba create his windmill?

• It is where he met his friends who helped him construct smaller windmills.

• It is where he learned how to read by looking at books about windmills.

• It is where he found out that pieces of junk could be used to make windmills.

• It is where he first discovered that power could be create using windmills.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

How does the information in "Building Windmills by Candlelight" add to the information in "Winds of Hope"?

• "Building Windmills by Candlelight" gives reasons for why so few people in rural Malawi have electricity.

• "Building Windmills by Candlelight" introduces the idea that windmills could be used for more than just providing electricity.

• "Building Windmills by Candlelight" explains the impact that William Kemkwamba made on the lives of others after creating his first windmill.

• "Building Windmills by Candlelight" describes why William Kemkwamba wanted to write his book and share his experiences with others.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

How does the text structure used in "Winds of Hope" compare to the text structure used in "Building Windmills by Candlelight"?

• Both texts use cause and effect to explain the ways that William Kemkwamba chose to help people after building his first windmill.

• Both texts use chronological order to describe the life experiences William Kemkwamba had around the creation of his first windmill.

• Both texts use compare and contrast to explain the similarities and differences between the first windmill that William Kemkwamba built and others he built later.

• Both texts use prblem and solution to describe the difficulties that William Kemkwamba faced when the windmill he built required special tools he did not have.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which choice best explains how "Winds of Hope" and "Building Windmills by Candlelight" differ in the points of view they represent?

• "Winds of Hope" provides reasons for why William Kemkwamba wanted to use a windmill to create electricity, but "Building Windmills by Candlelight" provides direct quotes with William Kemkwamba's own words about why his first windmill was difficult to build.

• "Winds of Hope" provides quotes from William Kemkwamba about his experience building his first windmill, but "Building Windmills by Candlelight" provides details about how William Kemkwamba's experiences helped him improve windmills for others.

• "Winds of Hope" provides general information about the materials William Kemkwamba used to build a windmill, but "Building Windmills by Candlelight" provides specific details about how William Kemkwamba's windmill created electricity.

• "Winds of Hope" provides details about how William Kemkwamba got the idea for and then built his first windmill, but "Building Windmills by Candlelight" provides details about what happened in William Kemkwamba's life after he built his first windmill.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9