The Boy who harnessed the wind

What is "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" primarily about?

• A young boy's determination in an African country

• A love story in a small village

• A fight between a big corporation and some brave villagers

• Climate change effects on crops

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What is the main source of sustenance for the village in the film?

• Fishing

• Agriculture

• Industry

• Animal husbandry

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What challenges do the villagers face at the beginning of the film?

• Low quality entertainment

• Food scarcity and severe drought

• Lack of education

• Excessive rainfall

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What does William Kamkwamba find fascinating in the local library?

• Books about history

• Books about cooking

• Books about science and engineering

• Books about law

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What does William believe a windmill can help with in his village?

• Make toys for the children

• Provide a source of entertainment

• Generate electricity to help the irrigation of the fields

• Help with transportation

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Why is William forced to drop out of school in the film?

• He loses interest in education

• His family can't afford to pay his school fees

• He decides to become a farmer

• He fails his exam

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In which country does the story take place?

• Nigeria

• Kenya

• Malawi

• Ghana

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What is the primary occupation of William's father in the film?

• Teacher

• Doctor

• Farmer

• Engineer

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How does William's father, Trywell, initially feel about his son's pursuit of education and the windmill project?

• He is supportive from the beginning

• He opposes it and values tradition

• He is indifferent

• He encourages it wholeheartedly

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What becomes a unifying force in the village as the windmill project progresses?

• A new community center

• The village chief's speeches

• The local school

• The windmill project itself

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