Ch. 10 The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

What is the title of Chapter 10 in the book 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

• The Harvest Season

• The Sunflower Field

• Wind Power Revolution

• Seeds of Hope

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Who is the author of the book 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Albert Einstein

• Thomas Edison

• William Kamkwamba

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Where is the story set in the book 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

• Malawi, Africa

• Brazil, South America

• Nigeria, Africa

• India, Asia

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What is the main character's name in the book 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

• William Kamkwamba

• Thomas Edison

• Nikola Tesla

• Alexander Graham Bell

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What inspired William Kamkwamba to build a windmill in the book 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

• He was inspired by a science fair project on hydroelectricity

• He was inspired by a documentary about solar power

• He was inspired by a school field trip to a coal power plant

• He was inspired by a book called 'Using Energy' that showcased the potential of windmills to generate electricity and pump water.

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What materials did William use to build his windmill in the book 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

• Old bicycle parts, PVC pipes, a tractor fan, and a dynamo

• Steel beams, copper wires, solar panels

• Wood logs, glass bottles, rubber tires

• Aluminum sheets, plastic containers, solar cells

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How did William's windmill impact his community in the book 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

• William's windmill provided electricity and pumped water for irrigation, improving the community's quality of life and agricultural productivity.

• William's windmill resulted in a decrease in agricultural productivity

• William's windmill caused a drought in the community

• William's windmill led to increased poverty in the community

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What challenges did William face while building his windmill in the book 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

• Excessive funding, overwhelming support, ideal weather conditions

• Lack of resources, skepticism from the community, adverse weather conditions

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What lesson can be learned from William's story in the book 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

• Luck, laziness, and fear

• Perseverance, innovation, and determination

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How did William's determination and perseverance help him in the book 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

• William's determination and perseverance resulted in him losing interest in the windmill project

• William's determination and perseverance allowed him to overcome obstacles and achieve his goal of building a windmill to generate electricity.

• William's determination and perseverance made him give up on his dreams

• William's determination and perseverance led to him causing more problems

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