WorksheetsThe Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Reading Check Ch 4-7
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the title of Chapter 5?
Chapter 5
Malawi Begins to Starve
The Uncertain Life of an African Farmer
My School Assignment
How does the title foreshadow what may happen in this chapter?
It makes the reader think there will be a problem with William's school assignment
It makes the reader think there will be a problem with the farmers
It makes the reader think there will be a problem with the people of Malawi getting food
It doesn't foreshadow what might happen
What does the word, "ganyu" mean?
it is another word for handouts of free food from the chief
it is another word for games to be played by poor children for little money
it is another word for drought, or running out of food
it is another word for day labor, or small jobs for a little food or money.
Why does William seem surprised by people eating "gaga"?
because It was trash
because it was seen as food for chickens and pigs
because it was nasty
because it was usually used as fertilizer
What happened to the emergency maize?
The people ate it all.
The government decided no one could have any extra this year.
The harvest was too poor for any extra maize.
Corrupt men in the government sold the emergency maize and took off with the money.
What is the first meal that William's family stops eating?
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
A midnight snack
What problem is Geoffrey having?
He is having to support his family since his father died.
He hasn't been eating because they don't have enough food.
He is so busy with school he can't do his farm chores.
He has been staying in his room alone.
What can you infer about William's parents and their decision to sell their food to make money?
They are resourceful.
They don't care about their family
They have given up on living.
They are too afraid to take risks.
What does not make the people in line for the food start to push?
Impatience
hunger
desperation
happiness
What can you infer about the government officials giving out the maize in Chamama?
They are really nice
They are hungry too
They are corrupt too
They are honest
What can you infer about Mister Mangochi's character based on the following: "A few of the businessmen like Mister Mangochi bought the neighbor's furniture and later gave it back."
He is greedy
He is kind and generous
He's a smart businessman
He is making a lot of money off of the famine
After William saw lucky students going to school, what did he suddenly remember?
There was a library nearby
His dad told him to work
There was a farm at the school
What was William forced to do because his parents did not have money?
Sell his clothes
Work in the fields
Drop out of school
The windmill was more than a machine. It was a _________________________ .
"...magical invention."
"...cool and interesting idea."
"...weapon to fight hunger."
