Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

What is the person telling the story?

• William Kamkwamba

• Anna Hymas

• Chief Wimbe

• Mister Phiri

What part of the windmill is #1?

• Shaft

• Generator

• Rotor

• Blade

Reread an excerpt from chapter 2 of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, starting on page 40 (“One morning after the rains . . .”) and ending on page 41 (“. . . waistband of my trousers”). Which of the following is a method used by the writers in this excerpt to further develop our understanding of William?

• anecdote

• dialogue

• examples

• photographs

Who is the author of 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

• William Kamkwamba

• Bryan Mealer

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What is the primary theme of 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

• Adventure

• Innovation and Perseverance

• Romance

• Mystery

In 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind', what does William Kamkwamba build to help his village?

• A school

• A windmill

• A water pump

• A solar panel

Which country is the setting for 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

• Kenya

• Nigeria

• Malawi

• Ghana

What genre does 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind' belong to?

• Science Fiction

• Biography

• Fantasy

• Historical Fiction

What challenge does William face in 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

• Lack of education

• Natural disaster

• Political unrest

• Family conflict

Which of the following best describes William's character in 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

• Lazy

• Innovative

• Pessimistic

• Indifferent