A Young Tinker Builds a Windmill
Authored by Margaret Anderson
English
7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to “A Young Tinkerer Builds a Windmill, Electrifying a Nation,” how did Mr. Kamkwamba first learn to make windmills?
He asked some foreigners visiting his village to help him make his windmills.
He studied engineering at a local school and took a class in windmill design.
He figured it out himself after seeing a picture of a windmill in a textbook.
He watched and then copied another villager who made windmills.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
As explained in “A Young Tinkerer Builds a Windmill, Electrifying a Nation,” what is the main problem that Mr. Kamkwamba is trying to solve?
his family’s expensive electricity bills
the lack of access to electricity in his country
the poorly constructed windmills in his village
the pollution caused by electrical plants in Malawi
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CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to “A Young Tinkerer Builds a Windmill, Electrifying a Nation,” why do people visit the Kamkwamba family compound? Choose two options.
They can stay at the compound and help make windmills.
They can pay for a tour of the house and its windmills.
They can use the electricity to charge their phones.
They can see the windmills they are curious about.
They can borrow money from Mr. Kamkwamba.
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CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In “A Young Tinkerer Builds a Windmill, Electrifying a Nation,” how did Mr. Kamkwamba’s family react when he first decided to build a windmill?
They laughed and thought that he was wasting his time.
They were surprised but excited about getting electricity.
They were proud and told all the villagers about his plans.
They were unsure about its purpose but applauded his effort.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to “A Young Tinkerer Builds a Windmill, Electrifying a Nation,” what has caused tension in Mr. Kamkwamba’s village?
Other villagers think that Mr. Kamkwamba should focus on building windmills for them.
Other villagers observe the family’s success and want the same for themselves.
Other villagers feel that the family is greedy and should share their wealth.
Other villagers are angry because all the visitors are disturbing them.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following examples best illustrates the meaning of scarcity?
a restaurant that serves a delicious new dish
a store that has beautiful jewelry in its windows
a city that puts limits on water use during a drought
a country that sends athletes to the summer Olympics
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the most likely meaning of desire in the following sentence?
The young actors desire a lead role in the new play, but they would also be happy with a small role.
to want or wish for
to feel or express
to regard as true
to reach a goal
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
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