The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

True or False: William had the support of the community as he attempted to build his windmill.

• True; they all wanted William to succeed. They wanted electricity!

• False; they all thought William was crazy. They couldn't understand his actions.

Beyond his moral support, what were two ways that Gilbert contributed financially to William's project?

• He gave William PVC pipe and bought the tractor fan.

• He bought William the nuts and bolts and paid for the dynamo.

• He paid for the bicycle and the crankset

• He bought William books for learning and gave him the money for pipe.

How does William maintain his studies and entertain himself when he cannot return to school to learn?

• He goes to the trading center.

• He plays soccer in the fields.

• He goes to the local library.

• He works with Gilbert after hours.

What was William's primary motivation for building a windmill?

• To impress his friends.

• To power his family's home and escape poverty.

• To gain recognition in his village.

• To win a science competition.

How did William gather information to build his windmill?

• By traveling to other towns for technical workshops.

• By reading books at the library.

• By watching television programs on engineering.

• By attending school regularly.

What was the reaction of the villagers when they first saw the windmill?

• They immediately celebrated his ingenuity.

• They were skeptical and thought he was wasting time.

• They ignored it completely.

• They sabotaged his efforts out of jealousy.

What did William's successful windmill symbolize for his family?

• A chance to leave the village.

• A step toward self-sufficiency and hope.

• A way to make money from tourists.

• A tool to increase crop production.

What challenges did the windmill help resolve in William's household?

• It provided electricity and improved access to water.

• It enabled them to connect to the internet.

• It generated income from selling electricity.

• It powered agricultural machinery.

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

• Innovation and perseverance

• Friendship and loyalty

• Adventure and exploration

• Love and sacrifice

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

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole