Which of the following is a main idea from Chapter 1?

William is interested in science and learning

William wants to travel the world

Summarize the main idea of Chapter 1 in one sentence.

William describes his love for science and the challenges his family faces in Malawi.

William talks about his favorite foods.

William explains how to build a windmill.

William describes a trip to the city.

Why is electricity important to William’s family, based on Chapter 1?

It allows them to listen to the radio and have light.

What does William’s interest in radios suggest about his character?

He is curious and likes to learn how things work.

Which detail from Chapter 1 best shows the setting is in a rural area?

William’s family grows their own food.

William goes to a big city for school.

William lives in an apartment building.

Why does William value education, according to Chapter 1?

He believes it can help solve problems in his village.

He wants to move to another country.

What can you infer about William’s relationship with his father from Chapter 1?

William respects and learns from his father.

William is afraid of his father.

Which event happens in Chapter 1?

William talks about his interest in science and his family’s struggles.

William wins a science competition.

How does William’s environment influence his interests?

The lack of resources makes him curious about how things work and how to improve life.

He wants to be a farmer because everyone else is.

He is not interested in his environment.

What motivates William to learn about science and technology?

He wants to help his family and community.

He wants to impress his friends.

Based on Chapter 1, what might William do to solve the problem of no electricity?

Try to learn how to generate electricity himself

Wait for someone else to fix it

Move to a place with electricity

Why do you think William is determined to keep learning, even when it is difficult?

He believes education can change his life and his community.

He wants to be better than his friends.

How does the author use descriptions of the setting to help readers understand William’s challenges?

By showing the lack of resources and difficult living conditions

By describing the city’s busy streets

By talking about the weather only

By focusing on William’s hobbies

What evidence from Chapter 1 shows that William is resourceful?

He finds ways to learn about radios and science with limited resources.

He gives up when things are hard.

If you were in William’s situation, what would you do to try to solve the problem of no electricity? Use evidence from the chapter to support your answer.

Try to learn from books and experiment with materials around me.

Do nothing and hope for the best.

What does William’s curiosity about how things work tell you about his personality?

He is uninterested in learning.

How does William’s relationship with his family influence his actions in Chapter 1?

He wants to help them, which motivates him to learn and solve problems.

He ignores his family’s needs.

He argues with them all the time.

What lesson can readers learn from William’s experiences in Chapter 1?

Curiosity and determination can help overcome challenges.

Only adults can solve problems.

Why is the setting important to understanding William’s story?

It shows why he faces certain challenges and why his solutions are creative.

How does William’s motivation to help his family shape the events in Chapter 1?

It drives him to learn and look for solutions to improve their lives.

It leads him to ignore his problems.

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RL.5.3, RL.7.3, RI.2.1

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the main character introduced in Chapter 1 of "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind"?

William Kamkwamba

Gilbert

William's father

Annie

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary setting of Chapter 1?

A city in America

A village in Malawi

A school in England

A farm in Canada

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which family member is mentioned as being important to William in Chapter 1?

His uncle

His mother

His sister

His cousin

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main problem William’s family faces in Chapter 1?

Lack of water

Lack of food

Lack of electricity

Lack of money

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does William enjoy doing in his free time, as described in Chapter 1?

Playing soccer

Reading books

Fishing

Drawing pictures

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is William’s best friend mentioned in Chapter 1?

Geoffrey

Gilbert

Annie

Trywell

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes the environment around William’s home?

Urban and crowded

Rural and agricultural

Desert and dry

Mountainous and cold

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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Exploring The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

30 questions

Who is the main character introduced in Chapter 1 of "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind"?

What is the primary setting of Chapter 1?

Which family member is mentioned as being important to William in Chapter 1?

What is the main problem William’s family faces in Chapter 1?

What does William enjoy doing in his free time, as described in Chapter 1?

Who is William’s best friend mentioned in Chapter 1?

Which of the following best describes the environment around William’s home?

What is the name of William’s father?

What is one thing William is curious about in Chapter 1?

Which of the following is a main idea from Chapter 1?

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