The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Chapter 10

What was William's primary motivation for building a windmill?

• To impress his friends.

• To power his family's home and escape poverty.

• To gain recognition in his village.

• To win a science competition.

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Which major obstacle did William face while working on his windmill?

• Lack of encouragement from his family.

• Difficulty in finding suitable materials.

• Strong opposition from village chief.

• His inability to access technical books.

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How did William gather information to build his windmill?

• By traveling to other towns for technical workshops.

• By reading books at the library.

• By watching television programs on engineering.

• By attending school regularly.

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What kind of materials did William primarily use to build his windmill?

• Brand-new components bought from the market.

• Scrap materials and parts from a junkyard.

• Items donated by a local company.

• Traditional materials found in his village.

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What was the reaction of the villagers when they first saw the windmill?

• They immediately celebrated his ingenuity.

• They were skeptical and thought he was wasting time.

• They ignored it completely.

• They sabotaged his efforts out of jealousy.

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

• A chance to leave the village.

• A step toward self-sufficiency and hope.

• A way to make money from tourists.

• A tool to increase crop production.

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

• It provided electricity and improved access to water.

• It enabled them to connect to the internet.

• It generated income from selling electricity.

• It powered agricultural machinery.

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What specific book inspired William's idea to build a windmill?

• How to harness the wind

• Explaining Physics

• Using Energy

• Electricity Made Simple

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What key component did William ise for the blades of his windmill?

• Aluminum sheets

• Bicycle spokes

• PVC pipes

• Wooden planks

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How did William's Family initially feel about his project?

• They were entirely supportive from the start

• They mocked him and called it a waste of time

• They were unsure but allowed him to continue

• They pressured him to stop and focus on farming

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