The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

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.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

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

The Kamkwamba familygrows what kind of crop?

• rice

• wheat

• maize

• potatoes

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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

• William Kamkwamba

• Chinua Achebe

• Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o

• Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What does William Kamkwamba build to help his village?

• A windmill

• A solar panel

• A water pump

• A generator

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

In which country is 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind' set?

• Malawi

• Nigeria

• Kenya

• Ghana

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

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

• Drought and famine

• Political unrest

• Family disputes

• Cultural differences

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which literary device is predominantly used in '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