Characters
Who are William’s friends?
Geoffrey and Gilbert
What is a machine that harnesses the power of the wind?
Windmill
What did the boys believe about the Americans?
They might have the same power as wizards
What is Bawo?
A game of marbles, with quick thinking
What connected Will & his village to the outside world?
Radio
Who is Agnes?
William's mom
What word means to move in a circle around the center?
Rotate
What is Mangolomera?
A power that makes one strong
All the village boys play a game called _________.
USA versus Vietnam
William & his friends make ________ out of cartons.
Trucks, wagons, go karts
Who is the main character?
William
What is a famine?
When food is very scarce. Severe starvation occurs.
What is William’s hobby?
Hunting with his dog
William posts _____ at the end of his bed each night & prays to clean his soul.
Money
What are the parts of a windmill that rotate?
Blades
Who is Gilbert's dad?
Chief
What is an alternative energy source where wind is used to produce electricity?
Wind Power
Why did William's uncle Socrates and family move in with them?
His uncle lost his job
What did William's family grow on their farm?
Maize, white corn, corn
What business do Will & his friend start?
They repair radios
William is afraid of what secret gang of magical dancers?
Gule Wamkulu
What word means parts of an object are equally spaced around a central point?
Rotational Symmetry
"Eh, bambo"' means?
Sorry for you man. Feeling bad
What country does William live in?
Malawi
What word means to control something and use it to make energy?
Harness