Quiz sobre Malawi

Where does Kamkwamba live?

• Kenya

• Malawi

• Nigeria

• South Africa

What is the primary challenge that most people in Malawi face, according to the passage?

• Lack of education

• Limited access to electricity and running water

• Inability to grow food

• Lack of medical care

What major event made life in Malawi even more difficult in 2001?

• A severe flood

• An earthquake

• A severe drought

• A locust invasion

Why did William stop going to school?

• He didn't want to attend school.

• His family couldn’t afford it due to the drought.

• The school was destroyed in a storm.

• He had to help his family grow food.

How did William first learn about building a windmill?

• From a teacher at school

• By watching a documentary

• From a science book he found in the library

• By observing others in his village

What was William’s biggest challenge while building the windmill?

• Finding materials

• Understanding the science

• Convincing his family

• Dealing with the weather

What was the windmill’s first use?

• To pump water

• To power one lightbulb

• To power a radio

• To charge cell phones

How did people in William’s village react after his windmill started working?

• They continued to laugh at him.

• They ignored him.

• They came to his house to charge their phones.

• They helped him build more windmills.

What other projects did William work on after his success with the windmills?

• A literacy program

• A malaria prevention program and clean water services

• A solar power project

• A housing project for the poor

What is the main message William shares on his website?

• Hard work guarantees success.

• Never stop learning from books.

• Believe in yourself and never give up on your dreams.

• Education is the key to overcoming poverty.