The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Ch. 5 & 6 Quiz

What device fascinates William in Chapter 5 and sparks his interest in creating electricity?

• A bicycle pump

• A bicycle dynamo

• A radio battery

• A flashlight bulb

How does William describe his feelings after studying hard for the primary school exams in Chapter 5?

• Nervous and unsure

• Confident and excited

• Bored and tired

• Angry and frustrated

What extra work does William do on the family farm in Chapter 5 to help with tobacco crops?

• Weeding the fields

• Watering each seedling individually

• Harvesting the leaves

• Building fences

In Chapter 5, what early sign of famine appears at the trading center?

• Empty grain stores and rising prices

• Abundant food sales

• A village celebration

• New school supplies

What does William build successfully using his dynamo knowledge in Chapter 5?

• A water pump

• A small model windmill that lights a bulb

• A radio repair kit

• A bicycle light

How does the village react to William's tinkering with machine parts in Chapter 5?

• Everyone cheers him on

• They mock him as crazy

• They help him build

• They ignore him completely

What socio-economic issue in Chapter 5 makes electricity unavailable to William's village?

• Too many power lines

• Government bans on machines

• Distance from the national grid and high costs

• Frequent rain damaging wires

Why does William dream of a windmill pumping water in Chapter 5?

• To cool the house

• To irrigate fields for more crops and fight famine

• To charge radios only

• To light the trading center

What family tradition is broken in Chapter 6 due to the famine?

• Daily school attendance

• Men and women eating separately

• Celebrating birthdays

• Building toys

How many meals does William's family eat per day in Chapter 6 as food runs out?

• Three full meals

• Two meals

• One small meal

• Snacks throughout the day