The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

What is the tone of the prologue in "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind"?

• Humorous

• Inspirational

• Sad

• Angry

What does the protagonist use to build his windmill?

• New, high-tech materials

• Recycled and scrap materials

• Expensive imported parts

• Wood from the forest

Why does William want to create a windmill?

• so he can open his own horse racing business

• because he loves birds

• to become famous in America

• to provide power and freedom to his people.

How would a windmill help William make sure that his village had food?

• It could power a water pump to bring water to their crops and help them grow.

• They could sell the electricity and make money to buy goats to eat.

• They could charge money to see the windmill and use the money to buy food from America.

What piece of equipment does William realize that he will have to buy for his windmill?

• Copper wires

• Blades

• A tower to put it on.

• A dynamo.

What must William build before he can build his large windmill?

• A small test windmill.

• A radio.

• A bicycle.

• A fence to surround his crops.

How did William know that his small test windmill worked?

• The blades spun in the wind.

• It didn't fall over when the wind blew on it.

• His father told him he was proud of his windmill.

• It powered a radio and he and Geoffrey heard the music playing.

On p. 149, William explains what a windmill could do. Check all of the uses he described:

• Power light bulbs in his house.

• Power his video games so he could stay up late.

• Charge a car batter so he could drive.

• Power a water pump to irrigate his crops and help them grow.

Where did William get the idea to build his windmill?

• From his friend Geoffrey.

• From watching TV at home.

• From his father's magazine.

• From a science book in the library.

What is the main theme of 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'?

• A) Friendship

• B) Innovation and perseverance

• C) Love

• D) Adventure