A1/A2 - The boy who harnessed the wind (Movie)

Who is the main character in the film?

• A) William Kamkwamba

• B) Trywell Kamkwamba

• C) Agnes Kamkwamba

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

Where does the story take place?

• A) Nigeria

• B) Malawi

• C) Kenya

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why does William have to leave school?

• A) He is sick.

• B) His family cannot pay the tuition fees.

• C) He does not want to go to school.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

What does William want to build to help his village?

• A) A car

• B) A windmill

• C) A house

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

What problem is the village facing?

• • A) Flood

• B) Earthquake

• C) Drought and famine

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Where does William get the idea for his invention?

• • A) From a movie

• B) From a friend

• C) From a book

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

What does the windmill help to do?

• A) Generate electricity and pump water

• B) Cook food

• C) Build houses

How does William learn about building the windmill?

• A) By watching TV

• B) By reading books in the library

• C) By talking to his teacher

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

What material does William use to build the windmill?

• New parts from a store

• B) Gifts from friends

• C) Scrap materials

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

What is the main lesson of the film?

• A) The value of education and perseverance

• B) The importance of money

• C) The fun of playing games

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2