Exploring The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

Who is the main character in "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind"?

• William Kamkwamba

• Gilbert

• Trywell Kamkwamba

• Annie

What did William build to help his village?

• A water pump

• A windmill

• A solar panel

• A dam

Which country is the story set in?

• Kenya

• Nigeria

• Malawi

• Ghana

Who is William’s best friend in the story?

• Geoffrey

• Gilbert

• Annie

• Agnes

What was the main problem William’s village faced?

• Flooding

• Drought and famine

• War

• Disease outbreak

Which of the following best summarizes the main theme of the book?

• The importance of friendship

• The power of education and innovation

• The dangers of technology

• The value of tradition

Why did William have to leave school?

• He was expelled

• His family could not afford the fees

• He moved to another village

• He did not like studying

How did William learn about windmills?

• From his father

• By watching television

• By reading books in the library

• From his teacher

Which character supported William’s idea to build the windmill the most?

• His mother

• Gilbert

• The chief

• His teacher

What was the first thing William powered with his windmill?

• A radio

• A water pump

• A light bulb

• A fan