The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

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

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is the person telling the story?

• William Kamkwamba

• Anna Hymas

• Chief Wimbe

• Mister Phiri

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Who is the main antagonist in the story?

• William Kamkwamba

• Anna Hymas

• Chief Wimbe

• Mister Phiri

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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

• Innovation and perseverance

• Love and friendship

• War and peace

• Betrayal and revenge

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Irony

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What role does William Kamkwamba play in the story?

• The antagonist

• The protagonist

• A minor character

• The narrator's friend

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the significance of the windmill in the story?

• It symbolizes failure

• It represents William's dream and innovation

• It is a source of conflict

• It is a decorative element

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of the following best describes the narrative style of 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

• First-person narrative

• Third-person omniscient

• Second-person narrative

• Third-person limited

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What challenge does William face in the story?

• Lack of education

• Family disputes

• Natural disasters

• Political corruption

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3