"The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" Ch 1-5 Reading Check

Front

What meal did the Kampkwamba family decide they would still eat each day?

Back

Only dinner.

Front

What did a sing'anga use to pretend to find the cause of diarrhea?

Back

A sing'anga used various traditional methods, often involving herbs or rituals, to diagnose illnesses.

Front

How much food did William get at Chamama?

Back

Enough for one week.

Front

Which picture looks most like Khamba?

Back

This question requires visual identification; Khamba is a character in the story.

Front

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as something a sing'anga was supposed to be able to do?

Back

Make dust into gold.

Front

What is the role of a sing'anga in the community?

Back

A sing'anga is a traditional healer or medicine man who uses herbs and rituals to treat illnesses.

Front

What challenges did the Kampkwamba family face in the story?

Back

They faced food shortages and the impact of drought.

Front

How does William demonstrate resourcefulness in the story?

Back

William uses his knowledge of science and engineering to create a windmill.

Front

What is the significance of the windmill in the story?

Back

The windmill symbolizes innovation and hope for the Kampkwamba family.

Front

What lesson does William learn about perseverance?

Back

William learns that despite challenges, persistence and creativity can lead to solutions.