The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

What is the main source of power that William Kamkwamba harnesses in the story?

• Hydropower

• Solar power

• Geothermal power

• Wind power

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How did the Malawi drought affect the people in the village?

• Food scarcity, water shortages, malnutrition, and economic hardship

• Crop surplus, improved infrastructure, community support

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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 William face challenges in building his windmill?

• Lack of interest

• Bad weather conditions

• Inadequate knowledge

• Lack of resources, opposition from the community, and technical difficulties

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What role did William's family play in supporting his project?

• Financial support, encouragement, and resources

• Financial support, discouragement, and distractions

• Emotional support, criticism, and distractions

• Limited support, indifference, and obstacles

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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 the community react when William's windmill produced electricity for the first time?

• The community ignored the windmill's achievement

• The community believed the windmill was a failure

• The community protested against the use of electricity

• The community celebrated and recognized the windmill as a groundbreaking invention.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What materials did William use to build his windmill?

• old bicycle parts, PVC pipes, a tractor fan, and other recycled materials

• steel beams, aluminum sheets, a propeller, and other industrial materials

• plastic bottles, wooden sticks, a ceiling fan, and other household items

• new bicycle parts, copper pipes, a car fan, and other recycled materials

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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 motivated William to continue working on his windmill despite the challenges he faced?

• Desire to bring electricity to his village and improve the quality of life for his community.

• Fear of failure and disappointing his family

• Pressure from the government to complete the project

• Financial gain from selling excess electricity

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How did William's windmill impact the village?

• Caused a decrease in food production and economic decline

• Increased food production and economic prosperity

• Resulted in environmental degradation and pollution

• Led to social unrest and conflict within the village

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What lessons can be learned from William's story about the importance of renewable energy?

• Renewable energy has no impact on the environment

• Renewable energy is crucial for reducing carbon emissions, combating climate change, and promoting sustainability.

• Using renewable energy is more expensive than traditional sources

• Climate change is not a real concern

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How did William's determination and perseverance inspire others in the community?

• William's determination and perseverance inspired others by being lazy and unmotivated.

• William's determination and perseverance inspired others by setting a negative example of inconsistency.

• William's determination and perseverance inspired others by setting an example of resilience and dedication.

• William's determination and perseverance inspired others by giving up easily and lacking dedication.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1