U.S.A State Capitals and Nicknames
What is the capital of Illinois?
Springfield
What is the southernmost country in West Asia called?
Yemen
What is the name of the main character of this novel? Where is he from?
William Kamkwamba. He is from Malawi
Which country might be left off of a map due to geo-political tension or conflict?
Palestine
What sea borders Africa to the north?
The Mediterranean Sea
Name three features of a physical map
Major land and water features, elevation, climate zones, resources
How do William's neighbors react to his invention initially? Find evidence to support your answer.
They mock and Ridicule him.
Evidence can be found in prologue, chapter 10
What is the name of North Africa’s northernmost mountain range?
The Atlas Mountains
What key component does William use to build his windmill?
A bicycle frame
Name one country almost entirely covered by the Sahara Desert.
Niger, Libya, Chad, Sudan, Mali
Name the body of water between Saudi Arabia and Iran.
The Persian Gulf or The Arabian Gulf
What is the name of William's dog?
Khamba
San Francisco is the second largest city in California. Name the major bridge that goes through this city?
The Golden State Bridge
What is the largest city in India?
Mumbai
Which North African city is built on fertile land?
Cairo
Describe how William has changed over the course of this novel.
Answers will vary..