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WorksheetsThe Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
What did they boys use their windmill to power as Chapter 9 ends?
William's father's radio
an old television
a Sony walkman
a flashlight
True or False? At the start of Chapter 10, William returns to school, only to find that he has to leave due to an unpaid tuition.
True
False
How does William finish the windmill?
He and Gilbert find the perfect part in the scrapyard, an old Chevy motor.
He and Gilbert buy a bicycle dynamo for 200 kwacha.
William digs up an old dynamo from the 1920's.
William makes a dynamo with a bunch of old cell phones.
What inspired William Kamkwamba to build a windmill?
A book from the library
A science teacher's advice
A family tradition
A school project
What was the primary purpose of the windmill built by William?
To irrigate the fields
To generate electricity
To grind grain
To power a vehicle
In which country did William Kamkwamba build his windmill?
Kenya
Nigeria
Malawi
Ghana
What material did William primarily use to construct the windmill?
Wood
Metal scraps
Plastic
Concrete
What challenge did William face while building the windmill?
Lack of tools
Community opposition
Insufficient knowledge
Financial constraints
How did the community initially react to William's windmill project?
Supportive
Skeptical
Indifferent
Enthusiastic
What was the impact of the windmill on William's village?
Increased tourism
Improved education
Access to electricity
Better healthcare
Which subject did William Kamkwamba excel in that helped him build the windmill?
Mathematics
Physics
Biology
Chemistry
What did William use to generate electricity in his windmill?
Solar panels
A car battery
A bicycle dynamo
A generator
What was the title of the book that inspired William Kamkwamba?
Using Energy Wisely
Wind Power for Dummies
Renewable Energy Basics
Explaining Physics
How did William's windmill project affect his education?
He received a scholarship
He dropped out of school
He changed schools
He became a teacher
What global recognition did William Kamkwamba receive for his innovation?
Nobel Prize
TED Talk invitation
UNESCO Award
Time Magazine feature
