The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

What did they boys use their windmill to power as Chapter 9 ends?

• William's father's radio

• an old television

• a Sony walkman

• a flashlight

True or False? At the start of Chapter 10, William returns to school, only to find that he has to leave due to an unpaid tuition.

• True

• False

How does William finish the windmill?

• He and Gilbert find the perfect part in the scrapyard, an old Chevy motor.

• He and Gilbert buy a bicycle dynamo for 200 kwacha.

• William digs up an old dynamo from the 1920's.

• William makes a dynamo with a bunch of old cell phones.

What inspired William Kamkwamba to build a windmill?

• A book from the library

• A science teacher's advice

• A family tradition

• A school project

What was the primary purpose of the windmill built by William?

• To irrigate the fields

• To generate electricity

• To grind grain

• To power a vehicle

In which country did William Kamkwamba build his windmill?

• Kenya

• Nigeria

• Malawi

• Ghana

What material did William primarily use to construct the windmill?

• Wood

• Metal scraps

• Plastic

• Concrete

What challenge did William face while building the windmill?

• Lack of tools

• Community opposition

• Insufficient knowledge

• Financial constraints

How did the community initially react to William's windmill project?

• Supportive

• Skeptical

• Indifferent

• Enthusiastic

What was the impact of the windmill on William's village?

• Increased tourism

• Improved education

• Access to electricity

• Better healthcare