Quiz on The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

In Chapter 1, why does William decide he can no longer depend on magic to solve his problems?

• He realizes magic is real.

• He wants to control his own life and focus on science and technology instead of magic.

• He loses his magical powers.

• His family forbids him from using magic.

What motivates William to start learning about windmills in Chapter 2?

• A school project.

• A book he found.

• His desire to help his family.

• A dream he had.

What does William use to create his first windmill in Chapter 6?

• Metal scraps and bicycle parts.

• Wood and cloth.

• Plastic bottles and string.

• Old car parts.

How does William's community react when they first see his windmill in Chapter 11?

• They are amazed and supportive.

• They are skeptical and doubtful.

• They ignore it completely.

• They are angry and upset.

In Chapter 7, what does the book William finds about windmills teach him?

• How to build a water pump.

• The principles of wind energy and generating electricity.

• The history of windmills.

• How to repair windmills.

Why is William determined to build a windmill, even though he faces many challenges?

• He wants to become famous.

• He believes it will bring electricity to his village.

• He wants to win a science competition.

• He is inspired by a movie he watched.

Which word in Chapter 14 means a “new and improved method or device”?

• Innovation

• Tradition

• Obsolete

• Conventional

In Chapter 15, William’s heart raced with excitement when he met Ted and Tom. What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

What is the role of Ted and Tom in William’s windmill project?

• They are his classmates.

• They are journalists covering his story.

• They are mentors and supporters.

• They are his teachers.

What problem does William face when trying to use the windmill to generate electricity?

• Lack of wind.

• Insufficient materials.

• Lack of wind.

• Community opposition.