The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Chapter 1-8

What is the main setting of "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" in chapters 1-8?

• A city in America

• A village in Malawi

• A town in England

• A farm in Australia

Who is the main character in the story?

• Gilbert

• William Kamkwamba

• Geoffrey

• Trywell Kamkwamba

What is William’s favorite subject in school?

• English

• Science

• History

• Art

Which natural disaster greatly affects William’s village in the early chapters?

• Earthquake

• Flood

• Drought

• Tornado

What does William use to build his windmill?

• New materials from a store

• Old bicycle parts and scrap materials

• Wood from the forest

• Metal from a factory

Who is William’s best friend mentioned in the first eight chapters?

• Gilbert

• Annie

• Geoffrey

• Charity

What is one main reason William cannot continue going to school?

• He moves to another country

• His family cannot afford the fees

• He does not like school

• The school closes down

What is the main crop grown by William’s family?

• Wheat

• Maize (corn)

• Rice

• Potatoes

Which of the following best describes William’s character trait as shown in chapters 1-8?

• Lazy

• Curious

• Dishonest

• Careless

What is the main idea of chapters 1-8?

• William’s journey to America

• William’s struggle with poverty and his interest in science

• William’s dislike for his family

• William’s adventures in the city