The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

What was the opportunity that William was given at Wimbe Primary? (p. 242)

• He was offered a teaching position.

• He was given a donation to make more windmills.

• He was asked to start a science club.

"I connected the wires, and music blasted through the schoolyard, a small riot erupted from all of the excitement." p. 243

What does the word, riot mean here?

• an uproar in the crowd

• a violent disturbance

• An impressive display of colors

• a highly amusing person

"Where others see garbage, I see opportunity."

What does William mean when he says the quote on page 243?

• People should recycle.

• He knew everyday materials could be used to make things that were useful and could benefit their situation.

• He knew nothing could be done to benefit their situation.

• Collecting garbage is a job opportunity.

"But when he spoke, his command of language was large and powerful. I'd never heard anyone speak such good Chichewa, and when he spoke English, it was simply eloquent." (pgs. 244-245)

Which group of words could mean the same as eloquent, as used here?

• impassioned, uncertain, strong, dull

• inarticulate, dull, powerful, calm

• stutter, stumble, uncertain, shy

• fluent, powerful, persuasive, articulate

Which group of words best describes how Dr. Mchazime feels about William and the windmills? (pgs. 244-246

• impressed, concerned, upset, struck

• unimpressed, sympathetic, inspired, hooked,

• impressed, influenced, fascinated, interested

• unimpressed, indifferent, zealous, aware

"I took the paper to the trading center to show everyone what a madman had done." (p249)

Why does William refer to himself as a madman?

• He has made himself crazy making windmills.

• H is mad that no one believed in him.

• Because everyone kept saying he was crazy while he was making the windmill.

• He was going to the trading center to see a mad man about the windmill.

What happened after William moved the windmill away from the mango tree? (pgs. 249-250)

• the speed of the blades and the voltage doubled

• the speed of the blades and the voltage decreased

• the speed of the blades decreased and the voltage increased

• The windmill stopped working

Which statement best summarizes what the TED Global Conference is? (pgs. 250-251)

• TED stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design and it is a global conference that is held yearly for scientists.

• It is a global conference for scientists and innovators.

• TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, and Design, and the conference is a meeting that is held yearly for scientists and innovators to get together and share their ideas.

• "I wasn't entirely sure what a conference was, or what people did at such things."

William is traveling by plane for the first time at the end of chapter 14. Where is he headed?

• The Ministry of Education in Madisi

• to stay in a fancy hotel in Kasungu

• back home to Malawi

• the TED Global Conference in Arusha, Tanzania