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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How does the title foreshadow what may happen in this chapter?

a)

It makes the reader think there will be a problem with William's school assignment

b)

It makes the reader think there will be a problem with the farmers

c)

It makes the reader think there will be a problem with the people of Malawi getting food

d)

It doesn't foreshadow what might happen

2.

After reading chapter 1 of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, one can infer that the stories that include sin'anga are old wise tales or stories told from generation to generation.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

What is the person telling the story?

a)

William Kamkwamba

b)

Anna Hymas

c)

Chief Wimbe

d)

Mister Phiri

4.

Who is the main antagonist in the story?

a)

William Kamkwamba

b)

Anna Hymas

c)

Chief Wimbe

d)

Mister Phiri

5.

What is the primary theme of 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

a)

Innovation and perseverance

b)

Love and friendship

c)

War and peace

d)

Betrayal and revenge

6.

Which literary device is predominantly used in the title 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Personification

d)

Irony

7.

What role does William Kamkwamba play in the story?

a)

The antagonist

b)

The protagonist

c)

A minor character

d)

The narrator's friend

8.

What is the significance of the windmill in the story?

a)

It symbolizes failure

b)

It represents William's dream and innovation

c)

It is a source of conflict

d)

It is a decorative element

9.

Which of the following best describes the narrative style of 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

a)

First-person narrative

b)

Third-person omniscient

c)

Second-person narrative

d)

Third-person limited

10.

What challenge does William face in the story?

a)

Lack of education

b)

Family disputes

c)

Natural disasters

d)

Political corruption

11.

How does William's community initially react to his windmill project?

a)

They are supportive

b)

They are indifferent

c)

They are skeptical

d)

They are hostile

12.

What is the setting of 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

a)

Nigeria

b)

Kenya

c)

Malawi

d)

South Africa

13.

Which of the following best describes William's character?

a)

Lazy and unmotivated

b)

Curious and determined

c)

Arrogant and selfish

d)

Timid and fearful

14.

What does William use to build his windmill?

a)

Newly bought materials

b)

Recycled and scrap materials

c)

Imported technology

d)

Government-provided resources

15.

What lesson can be learned from 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

a)

The importance of wealth

b)

The power of education and innovation

c)

The inevitability of failure

d)

The dangers of ambition