Chapter 1
What country does The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind take place in?
Malawi
Who is William’s best friend that often helps him with his projects?
Gilbert
What is the name of William's uncle who passed away?
Uncle John
What do you call a scientist who studies rocks?
geologist
I have hearts that don't beat. What am I?
A deck of cards
What is the name of the village where William lives?
Wimbe
What hobby does William enjoy that helps him learn how things work?
taking apart and fixing radios
What is a sing’anga?
A witch Doctor
How many sisters does William have.
What has no life but can die?
A battery
What type of work does William's family do?
They are farmers
What does William want to do for a job when he is older?
What do villagers use for light when they don’t have electricity?
kerosene lamps
Which fruit keeps the doctor away if you eat one every day?
Apple
I ring but I’m not a phone. I tell you when to go and when to stop. I am used in almost every school. What am I?
A school bell
What is the name of the crop that the grow?
Maize
What natural disaster affected William’s family and community early in the story?
A drought
What is William's cousin's name?
Geoffrey
How many continents start with the letter “A”?
Four (Asia, Africa, Antarctica, Australia)
What has no doors but can be entered, and no windows but can be seen through?
A tunnel
What season do the villagers depend on for growing crops?
rainy season
What is William’s favorite subject in school?
science
What does Geoffrey have to take care of since his father passed away?
His family farm
What is the hottest continent on Earth?
Africa
I have a lot of chairs but I’m not a theater. I have students but I’m not a playground. What am I?
Classroom