Exploring Harvest Time in The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

William Kamkwamba, a young inventor, explores a scrap yard to gather parts for building a windmill. Despite skepticism from his community and family, he perseveres, researching electricity and mechanics. With support from his friend Gilbert, he overcomes challenges, including finding a generator, to complete his windmill project, aiming to provide electricity and water for his family.

What did William find in the scrapyard that he thought every machine needs?

• Crankshaft

• Brake pedals

• Black grease

• Cotter pins

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Why did William's father initially refuse to let him use the broken bicycle?

• He had already lost many radios

• He wanted to repair it himself

• He thought it was too valuable

• He didn't believe in William's project

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What did William's room start to resemble as he gathered materials for his windmill?

• A classroom

• A workshop

• A scrapyard

• A library

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Why were William's sisters jealous of him?

• He got to eat more food

• He received new clothes

• He got to play all day

• He didn't have to work in the fields

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What did William spend his time learning about at the library?

• Electricity and physics

• Agriculture

• History

• Mathematics

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How did William respond to the ridicule from his peers?

• He stopped working on his windmill

• He fought with them

• He ignored them

• He explained his project

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Who helped William by buying screws and bolts for his windmill?

• Jeffrey

• His father

• Mrs. Cecalo

• Gilbert

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What was William's main challenge after gathering most of the windmill parts?

• Finding a place to build it

• Understanding the mechanics

• Getting permission from his father

• Finding a generator

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How did William finally acquire a dynamo for his windmill?

• He found it in the scrapyard

• He traded some materials for it

• Gilbert bought it for him

• He bought it from a shop

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What did William imagine when he finally had all the parts for his windmill?

• A storm destroying his windmill

• His windmill generating electricity

• His windmill flying away

• His windmill being displayed in a museum

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