The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind Quiz

What is William Kamkwamba's main interest?

• Electronics

• Music

• Art

• Sports

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

Why is William's education important to his family?

• It is a tradition

• It represents hope for a better future

• It is a family expectation

• It is required by law

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

What are the main environmental challenges faced by the village of Wimbe?

• Flooding and drought

• Earthquakes and landslides

• Hurricanes and tornadoes

• Wildfires and tsunamis

How does the Kamkwamba family cope with the financial difficulties caused by the failed harvest?

• They move to another village

• They sell their livestock

• They struggle to pay for school fees and make sacrifices

• They receive help from the government

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What resource does William use to continue his education after being expelled?

• Online courses

• Private tutor

• School library

• Community center

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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 idea is sparked in William's mind after discovering books on wind energy?

• To build a solar panel

• To create a new type of battery

• To develop a water purification system

• To construct a wind turbine

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What is the primary reason for Trywell's initial rejection of William's wind turbine idea?

• Lack of materials

• Government opposition

• Lack of technical knowledge

• Immediate survival concerns

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

How does the successful activation of the wind turbine change the community's outlook?

• It causes further conflict

• It brings hope and renews farming efforts

• It is met with skepticism

• It leads to no significant change

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What motivates the community to support William's wind turbine project?

• Financial incentives

• The dire need for a water solution

• Government orders

• Media attention

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

What opportunity does William receive after the success of the wind turbine?

• Further education

• A job offer

• A government award

• International recognition

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1