The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

What is the main character's name and the person telling the story?

• William Kamkwamba

• Gilbert

• Eric Smith

• Chief Wimbe

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Where does William live?

• South Africa

• Egypt

• Morocco

• Malawi

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What continent does the story take place?

• North America

• Australia

• Asia

• Africa

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William

• is an only child

• has 6 sisters

• has 6 brothers

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William's dad is a ?

• Doctor

• Teacher

• Farmer

• Magician

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William talks about the sing'anga, what do these people do?

• Practice magic

• Play soccer

• Make bubblegum

• Knit sweaters

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Why was William afraid of the sing'anga?

• He had said bad things about magic.

• He had eaten some bubblegum.

• He had not looked after the cows well.

• He had disobeyed his father.

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William took some Mangolomera, a substance he was told would make him stronger. How did he find out it didn't work?

• His hair turned green.

• He picked a fight with a kid and got beat up.

• His muscles stopped working.

• He broke his leg.

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In chapter 1, what did the boys make out shakeshake cartons, bottle caps and pieces of wire?

• toy windmills

• toy trucks

• radios

• toy dogs

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What tragic loss did William's family endure at the beginning of the chapter 2? 

• William's brother died.
• Uncle John died.
• The windmill fell over.
• "Magic spirits" killed the family dog.

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