The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Chapter 10

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What was the villagers' initial reaction to the windmill?

Back

They were skeptical and thought he was wasting time.

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What motivated William to build a windmill?

Back

To power his family's home and escape poverty.

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Which book inspired William's idea to build a windmill?

Back

Using Energy.

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What did the successful windmill symbolize for William's family?

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A step toward self-sufficiency and hope.

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What challenges did the windmill help resolve in William's household?

Back

It provided electricity and improved access to water.

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Define 'self-sufficiency' in the context of William's story.

Back

The ability to provide for oneself without external assistance.

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What is the significance of innovation in 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

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Innovation represents the ability to solve problems creatively, as shown by William's windmill.

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How did the windmill impact the community's perception of William?

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It gradually changed from skepticism to admiration as they recognized his achievement.

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What role did education play in William's journey?

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Education provided him with the knowledge and skills to build the windmill.

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Explain the concept of renewable energy as it relates to the windmill.

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Renewable energy is energy generated from natural resources, like wind, which the windmill harnessed.