The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Chapters 1 - 5

Front

What character trait caused William to begin taking apart radios and learning about science?

Back

Curiosity

Front

Why do many children die of something as simple as diarrhea?

Back

The people pay and rely on the Sing'anga's to cure them with magical ways.

Front

Who is Khamba?

Back

William's dog

Front

Why did William describe Malawi as the "Warm Heart of Africa"?

Back

the personalities of and the relationships among the people there

Front

What was different about William's dad?

Back

He did not believe in magic, but believed in God

Front

What was the significance of William's encounter with Shabani and his magic to give William superpowers?

Back

When William realized he had been fooled, he stopped believing in magic

Front

Where does William live?

Back

Malawi

Front

What is the main character's name?

Back

William Kamkwamba

Front

How did William get his knives?

Back

He made them from iron sheets, plastic bags, and nails.

Front

What tragic loss did William's family endure at the beginning of the chapter?

Back

Uncle John died.