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WorksheetsThe Boy who harnessed the Wind Ch. 14
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 20mins
What was the opportunity that William was given at Wimble Primary? (p. 242)
He was offered a teaching position
He was given a donation to make more windmills
He was asked to start a science club
"I connected the wires, and music blasted through the schoolyard, a small riot erupted from all of the excitement." p. 243
What does the word, riot mean here?
an uproar in the crowd
a violent disturbance
An impressive display of colors
a highly amusing person
"Where others see garbage, I see opportunity."
What does William mean when he says the quote on page 243?
People should recycle.
He knew everyday materials could be used to make things that were useful and could benefit their situation.
He knew nothing could be done to benefit their situation.
Collecting garbage is a job opportunity.
"But when he spoke, his command of language was large and powerful. I'd never heard anyone speak such good Chichewa, and when he spoke English, it was simply eloquent." (pgs. 244-245)
Which group of words could mean the same as eloquent, as used here?
impassioned, uncertain, strong, dull
inarticulate, dull, powerful, calm
stutter, stumble, uncertain, shy
fluent, powerful, persuasive, articulate
Which group of words best describes how Dr. Mchazime feels about William and the windmills? (pgs. 244-246
impressed, concerned, upset, struck
unimpressed, sympathetic, inspired, hooked,
impressed, influenced, fascinated, interested
unimpressed, indifferent, zealous, aware
"I took the paper to the trading center to show everyone what a madman had done." (p249)
Why dose William refer to himself as a madman?
He has made himself crazy making windmills.
H is mad that no one believed in him.
Because everyone kept saying he was crazy while he was making the windmill.
He was going to the trading center to see a mad man about the windmill.
What happened after William moved the windmill away from the mango tree? (pgs. 249-250)
the speed of the blades and the voltage doubled
the speed of the blades and the voltage decreased
the speed of the blades decreased and the voltage increased
The windmill stopped working
Which statement best summarizes what the TED Global Conference is? (pgs. 250-251)
TED stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design and it is a global conference that is held yearly for scientists.
It is a global conference for scientists and innovators.
TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, and Design, and the conference is a meeting that is held yearly for scientists and innovators to get together and share their ideas.
"I wasn't entirely sure what a conference was, or what people did at such things."
William is traveling by plane for the first time at the end of chapter 14. Where is he headed?
The Ministry of Education in Madisi
to stay in a fancy hotel in Kasungu
back home to Malawi
the TED Global Conference in Arusha, Tanzania
