Exploring The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind

William Kamkwamba, a young boy from Malawi, overcomes hardships and famine by building a windmill to generate electricity for his family. Despite dropping out of school, he uses his ingenuity and recycled materials to create a wind turbine, gaining international recognition. His story inspires others and highlights the importance of education and innovation in developing countries.

What was more important than science in William's early life?

• Sports

• Education

• Magic

• Technology

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Why did William's family struggle during the famine?

• Poor soil

• Lack of water

• Heavy rains preventing planting

• Insect infestation

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What inspired William to think about generating electricity?

• A conversation with his father

• A science class

• A book on physics

• A radio program

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What did William use to make the electromagnetic motor for his windmill?

• Old radio parts

• Parts from a car

• A broken generator

• New parts from a store

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Who helped William by buying him a bicycle generator?

• His uncle Socrates

• His father

• His friend Gilbert

• His cousin Jeffrey

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What did William's windmill initially power?

• A television

• A light bulb

• A radio

• A water pump

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What did some people in the town think about William's windmill?

• It was too expensive

• It was powered by dark magic

• It was a great idea

• It was a waste of time

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Where did William speak about his windmill in 2007?

• United Nations

• World Bank

• African Union

• TED Global

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What academy did William attend in Johannesburg?

• African Innovation School

• South African Technical Institute

• Johannesburg Science Academy

• African Leadership Academy

What is William's ongoing goal for the youth in Malawi?

• To give them scientific education

• To provide them with food

• To teach them farming

• To help them move to America

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