Quiz on The Boy Who Harnessed Wind

What is the main theme introduced in the prologue of "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind"?

• Adventure

• Innovation

• Friendship

• Mystery

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Who is the protagonist introduced in the prologue?

• William Kamkwamba

• Thomas Edison

• Albert Einstein

• Nikola Tesla

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What problem is highlighted in the prologue that the protagonist aims to solve?

• Lack of education

• Water scarcity

• Electricity shortage

• Food shortage

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

In which country is the story of "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" set?

• Kenya

• Nigeria

• Malawi

• South Africa

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What natural resource does the protagonist use to generate electricity?

• Solar power

• Wind power

• Hydroelectric power

• Geothermal power

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the primary motivation for the protagonist to harness the wind?

• To become famous

• To help his family and community

• To win a science competition

• To travel the world

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the tone of the prologue in "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind"?

• Humorous

• Inspirational

• Sad

• Angry

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does the protagonist use to build his windmill?

• New, high-tech materials

• Recycled and scrap materials

• Expensive imported parts

• Wood from the forest

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the age of the protagonist when he starts his project?

• 10 years old

• 13 years old

• 15 years old

• 18 years old

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the primary challenge faced by the protagonist in the prologue?

• Lack of support from his family

• Lack of resources and knowledge

• Opposition from the government

• Natural disasters

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9