The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

Who is the protagonist in "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind?"

• Gilbert

• Chief Wimbe

• William Kamkwamba

• Geoffrey

In what country does the movie take place?

• Malawi

• Rawanda

• South Africa

• Zimbabwe

What occupation did most Malawi men pursue?

• Welding

• Trading

• Fishing

• Farming

In the beginning of the movie, what electronic device does William repair for his father?

• an iPhone

• a radio

• a water pump

• a lamp

Why does William have to leave the school?

• His family cannot pay the fees.

• He needs to help farm the land.

• He gets into trouble too many times.

• He has too many failing grades.

What is the main issue that people in William's village face?

• a civil war

• natural disasters

• forest fires

• shortage of food

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Where does William learn about wind energy?

• 
  the school library

• 
  on television

• from a summer camp he attended

• 
  from an elder in the village

What part does William need from his teacher's bike to create electricity?

• 
  the pedals

• 
  the spokes

• the handle bars

• 
  the dynamo

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What does William build to help his village during the dry season?

• 
  an aqueduct

• 
  a garden hose

• 
  a windmill

• 
  a faucet for each home

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What must William's father sacrifice in order for William to make the windmill work?

• his money

• his bicycle

• his tools

• his land