The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: A Story Analysis

Summarize the key events in 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'.

• A boy in Malawi created a windmill to generate electricity for his village.

• A boy in Malawi became a professional athlete.

• A boy in Malawi discovered a new planet.

• A boy in Malawi invented chocolate.

Why did the main character build a windmill?

• To impress the girl he liked with his engineering skills

• To start a new hobby in woodworking

• To generate electricity and pump water for irrigation

• To learn how to fly a kite

Identify one theme or message conveyed in the story.

• The story is about a journey to find a lost treasure

• The theme of the story is perseverance in the face of adversity.

• The theme of the story is about the importance of family

• The story focuses on the dangers of technology

How does the setting of the story influence the characters' actions?

• The characters' actions are influenced by the weather, not the setting

• The characters' actions are solely determined by their personalities

• The setting has no impact on the characters' actions

• The setting influences the what the characters need and want, and it also influences the problems they face.

How are William and Gilbert similar and different?

• They both live in Malawi, but Gilbert is the main character and William is a supporting character.

• They both face obstacles, and William is focused on building a windmill while Gilbert helps him by providing supplies.

• They both have a passion for education, and neither of them is friends with Geoffrey.

• They both hate school, but William studies anyway while Gilbert drops out of school early.

What motivates the main character to continue his windmill project despite challenges?

• Fear of failure and ridicule from the villagers

• Belief in bringing electricity and water to the village

• Desire to prove his worth to his family

• Financial gain from selling the windmill

What role does Gilbert play in William's journey?

• He provides William with necessary supplies for the windmill.

• He offers guidance and support.

• He helps him overcome obstacles and find solutions.

• All of the above.

What lesson can readers learn from the main character?

• The main character should have given up

• Perseverance is not important in life

• Readers should not learn anything from the main character

• It's important to persevere and not give up when you have a problem

Analyze the relationship between the main character and his family members.

• The main character has a strained relationship with all family members

• The main character is an only child and has no family members

• The main character has a perfect relationship with all family members with no conflicts

• The main character has a strained relationship with his father due to past conflicts, but shares a close bond with his younger sister who acts as his confidante and source of emotional support.

How do the characters' actions reflect the themes of resilience and innovation?

• The characters' actions reflect the themes of resilience and innovation by giving up easily and sticking to traditional methods.

• The characters' actions reflect the themes of resilience and innovation through their indecisiveness and resistance to change.

• The characters' actions reflect the themes of resilience and innovation through their laziness and lack of creativity.

• The characters' actions reflect the themes of resilience and innovation through their persistence in overcoming challenges and their ability to find new solutions.