The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

CHAPTER 5 (pg 74 - 83): What meal did the Kampkwamba family decide they would still eat each day?

• only breakfast

• only lunch

• only dinner

• all of them

How does the title foreshadow what may happen in this chapter?

• It makes the reader think there will be a problem with William's school assignment

• It makes the reader think there will be a problem with the farmers

• It makes the reader think there will be a problem with the people of Malawi getting food

• It doesn't foreshadow what might happen

After reading chapter 1 of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, one can infer that the stories that include sin'anga are old wise tales or stories told from generation to generation.

• True

• False

Who is the main antagonist in the story?

• William Kamkwamba

• Anna Hymas

• Chief Wimbe

• Mister Phiri

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

• Innovation and perseverance

• Love and friendship

• War and peace

• Betrayal and revenge

Which literary device is predominantly used in the title 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Irony

In 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind', what does the windmill symbolize?

• Destruction

• Hope and progress

• Fear

• Tradition

What is the main conflict in 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Technology

Which character trait best describes William Kamkwamba in 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

• Lazy

• Innovative

• Pessimistic

• Arrogant

What role does education play in 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

• It is irrelevant to the story

• It is a barrier to William's success

• It is a tool for empowerment

• It is a source of conflict