The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Quiz

What did William dream of building and taking apart?

• Cars and bicycles

• Tractors and motorcycles

• Trucks and radios

• Planes and boats

What did William find at the library that gave him the idea to build a windmill?

• Books about engines and electricity.

• Stories about magical creatures.

• Blueprints for building a windmill.

• Information on how to grow crops without rain.

What did William build to produce electricity and pump water?

• A generator

• A water wheel

• A windmill

• A solar panel

What did William use to make the tower of his windmill?

• Metal scraps

• Plastic bottles

• Wooden logs

• Glass jars

Why did William's family have to eat only one meal per day?

• There was not enough food because the crops failed.

• They could not afford to buy food.

• They were saving money to send William to school.

• Both A and B

What did William's windmill symbolize for him?

• A source of music

• A means of transportation

• A weapon to fight hunger

• A tool for entertainment

What did William hope his windmill could do for his country?

• Create music festivals

• Generate electricity

• Produce food

• Provide shelter

How did the villagers react to William's windmill project at first?

• They were impressed and helped him build it.

• They thought he was crazy and made fun of him.

• They were afraid of the strange machine and refused to use it.

• They were angry that he was using their resources without permission.

What was the main purpose of William building the windmill?

• To make money.

• To power his own home.

• To provide electricity and water for the village.

• To win a science competition.
  

How does the story show William's determination and problem-solving skills?

• He continued working on the windmill despite the villagers' skepticism.

• He used his knowledge from the library books to design the windmill.

• He got his friends to help him build the windmill.

• All of the above.