Characters
Vocabulary
Traits & Thoughts
Life with William
Technology
100

Who are William’s friends?

Geoffrey and Gilbert

100

What is a machine that harnesses the power of the wind?

Windmill

100

What did the boys believe about the Americans?

They might have the same power as wizards

100

What is Bawo?

A game of marbles, with quick thinking

100

What connected Will & his village to the outside world?

Radio

200

Who is Agnes?

William's mom

200

What word means to move in a circle around the center?

Rotate

200

What is Mangolomera?

A power that makes one strong

200

All the village boys play a game called _________.

USA versus Vietnam

200

William & his friends make ________ out of cartons.

Trucks, wagons, go karts

300

Who is the main character?

William

300

What is a famine?

When food is very scarce.  Severe starvation occurs.

300

What is William’s hobby?

Hunting with his dog

300

William posts _____ at the end of his bed each night & prays to clean his soul.

Money

300

What are the parts of a windmill that rotate?

Blades

400

Who is Gilbert's dad?

Chief

400

What is an alternative energy source where wind is used to produce electricity?

Wind Power

400

Why did William's uncle Socrates and family move in with them?

His uncle lost his job

400

What did William's family grow on their farm?

Maize, white corn, corn

400

What business do Will & his friend start?

They repair radios

500

William is afraid of what secret gang of magical dancers?

Gule Wamkulu

500

What word means parts of an object are equally spaced around a central point?

Rotational Symmetry

500

"Eh, bambo"' means?

Sorry for you man. Feeling bad

500

What country does William live in?

Malawi

500

What word means to control something and use it to make energy?

Harness

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