The man who harnessed the wind

Where did the speaker stand two years ago to talk about his creation?

• Lagos, Nigeria

• Nairobi, Kenya

• Malawi

• Arusha, Tanzania

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What was the speaker's proudest creation?

• A computer program

• A windmill

• A solar panel

• A water pump

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Why did the speaker have to drop out of school?

• Because of the hunger

• Because of a family emergency

• Because he moved to another country

• Because he lost interest in studies

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

What did the windmill do for the speaker and his community?

• Provided entertainment

• Generated electricity and pumped water

• Broadcasted radio signals

• Provided internet access

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

How many siblings does the speaker have?

• Five

• Six

• Seven

• Eight

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What material did the speaker NOT use to build his windmill?

• Tractor fan

• PVC pipes

• Glass bottles

• Old bicycle dynamo

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

What was the speaker's reaction to being on stage in Arusha, Tanzania?

• He was angry

• He was indifferent

• He wanted to vomit

• He was excited

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What did the speaker use to learn English and understand physics?

• Television programs

• Diagrams and pictures in books

• A tutor

• Online courses

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

What was the reaction of the speaker's mother to his project?

• She helped him build it

• She thought he was crazy

• She was indifferent

• She was supportive

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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 did the speaker encourage people to do at the end of his talk?

• To trust themselves and believe

• To give up

• To move to another country

• To ignore their dreams

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3