Based on the passage, what can be inferred about the author's feelings towards windmills?

Exploring Themes and Evidence in Texts

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The author thinks windmills are a waste of time.
The author believes windmills could solve many problems.
The author is indifferent to the idea of windmills.
The author is afraid of using windmills.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the central idea of the passage?
The author wants to build a windmill to generate electricity and improve life in Malawi.
The author is fascinated by the concept of energy conversion.
The author is interested in learning new English words.
The author enjoys spending time in the library with Gilbert.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word "hostile" most likely mean as used in the passage?
friendly
unfriendly
broken
open
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the author distinguish his position on windmills in the passage?
By showing skepticism about their effectiveness.
By expressing a strong belief in their potential to change lives.
By dismissing them as mere toys.
By comparing them to traditional energy sources.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What evidence from the text supports the idea that the author sees windmills as a solution to hunger?
The author mentions using windmills to power lights.
The author describes how windmills can pump water for irrigation.
The author talks about the beauty of windmills.
The author recalls making pinwheel toys as a child.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which inference is best supported by the phrase “Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope” in the excerpt’s title?
The windmills have the potential to provide an escape from poverty.
The people of Malawi believe their standard of living can be improved through prayer.
The discovery of windmills could change the way science is taught in Malawi.
The author has more interest in inspiring his countrymen than he does in developing new power sources.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which detail from the text best supports the idea that the author is determined to build a windmill?
The author spends hours in the library.
The author recalls the hunger his family faced.
The author decides to build a windmill after reading the book.
The author asks Gilbert about the word "grapes."
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