The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind ch 1

What is the person telling the story?

• William Kamkwamba

• Anna Hymas

• Chief Wimbe

• Mister Phiri

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CCSS.RL.6.1

In what small town is this taking place?

• Tanzania

• Malawi

• Zambia

• Mozambique

Who is the main antagonist in the story?

• William Kamkwamba

• Anna Hymas

• Chief Wimbe

• Mister Phiri

What is the setting of the story?

• Urban city

• Rural village

• Suburban town

• Deserted island

The Kamkwamba familygrows what kind of crop?

• rice
• wheat
• maize
• potatoes

What did the Malawians call their witch doctor?

• sing'anga

• shaman
• sorcerer
• wizard

Who are two of William's friends?

• Paul and Tom

• Geoffrey and Gilbert

• Anna and Geoffrey

• Tom and Gilbert

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CCSS.RL.6.1

After reading chapter 1 of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, one can infer that the stories that include sin'anga are old wise tales or stories told from generation to generation.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

What type of book is this? What genre of reading?

• fiction

• fantasy

• nonfiction/

  autobiography

• historical fiction

Does William's father believe in magic?

• yes...he relys on it heavily

• no..he puts his trust on God

• sometimes...it depends on the day.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1