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WorksheetsWinds of hope Quiz
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 24mins
How did William get many of the parts needed to build his windmill?
He bought them at a store in town.
He borrowed them from his teachers.
He collected them from the junkyard.
He looked for them in the maize fields.
What made William want to build his windmill?
William thought that a windmill could help his family and their farm.
William wanted to learn about windmills since he could no longer go to school.
William found a book in his library that showed how to build windmills on farms.
William hoped that people would see his windmill and come to his farm to ask him about it.
When the author describes the axle of the windmill, she explains that when the wind blows, the blades rotate and spin the bicycle wheel. What is the meaning of the word rotate?
stay
stop
crash
twirl
Why does William most likely continue to provide villages across Africa with wind and solar power?
He believes it can improve people’s lives.
He knows there is a lot of wind in Malawi.
He believes it is better for the environment.
He wants to share what he learned in college.
Why was a windmill so important to William’s family?
It proved that they had a lot of money.
It provided energy for their lights and radios.
It gave the media a reason to notice the family.
It helped them harness the energy created by the sun
Which of these is NOT something that can irrigate crops?
sprinkler
pipes
sun
pond
Whose job is it most likely to irrigate something?
teacher
engineer
lawyer
farmer
Which word is a synonym for inspector?
customer
reviewer
waitress
farmer
Which word would best fit in the blank?
The _________________________ made sure that the restaurant was clean and safe to eat at.
illustrious
improverished
inspector
auditorium
Which of the following is a synonym for impoverished?
rich
impressive
poor
important
Fill in the blank with the best choice:
Yesterday at school, we were _____________________ for the yearbook.
photographed
impoverished
inspected
irrigated
Fill in the blank with the best choice:
Yesterday at school, we were _____________________ for the yearbook.
photographed
impoverished
inspected
irrigated
