Exploring The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

What is the main purpose of the upcoming science unit?

• To learn about different cultures

• To understand electricity and how to create it

• To study the history of Malawi

• To learn about different types of books

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Who co-wrote 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind' with William Kamkwamba?

• Brian Miller

• Brian Biller

• Brian Butler

• Brian Keller

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What did William enjoy doing in the darkness?

• Reading books

• Dreaming of building things

• Listening to music

• Playing with friends

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What was the main cause of the drought in William's village?

• Lack of money

• Angry sun

• Magic

• Poor farming techniques

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What did William find in the library that changed his life?

• A novel about Malawi

• Science books with brilliant pictures

• A book on magic

• A book on farming

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What was the greatest picture William found in the science books?

• A radio

• A giant pinwheel

• A tall tree

• A big truck

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What did people call William when he was collecting materials for his windmill?

• A dreamer

• A hard worker

• A genius

• Masala (crazy)

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Who helped William build the windmill?

• His father

• His cousin Jeffrey and friend Gilbert

• His mother

• His teacher

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What was the first sign that William's windmill was working?

• The blades started spinning

• The tower swayed

• The light flickered and then surged

• The crowd cheered

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What did William believe his windmill could do for his country?

• Improve education

• Feed the country

• Create jobs

• Provide entertainment

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