Characters
Who is the main character of the story?
William Kamkwamba
What country does the story take place in?
Malawi
What big problem happens in Malawi that caused all the other problems?
Drought
What does William want to build?
A Windmill
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Who is William’s father?
Trywell
What village does William live in?
Wimbe
Who is Khamba? What happens to Khamba in the story?
William's Dog/ Khamba Dies from hunger
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Mr. Sanchez B)
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Who is William’s mother?
Agnes
What natural condition caused the famine in Wimbe?
Intense drought followed by floods. (weather)
Why is maize so important in Wimbe?
It is the main food source
What does the windmill help bring to the farm?
Water
Define the following term:
Sing'anga
a Malawian witch doctor or traditional healer
William’s friend and son of Chief Wimbe.
Gilbert
What is the name of the trading center near William’s village where people buy and sell goods?
Masitala
Why is education difficult to continue during the famine?
Families cannot pay school fees
Where does William get materials to build his windmill?
Junkyard / Scrap
Define the following word:
Dynamo
A machine for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy.
William’s cousin and son of Uncle John. ________ is often found by William’s side going to school, hunting, or scouring the scrapyard.
Geoffrey
What is the name of the district where Wimbe is located?
Kasungu District
How does Trywell act towards William's ideas of helping the village?
Trywell is not supportive of William.
What type of book helps William learn about energy?
A science book (about wind/energy)
Define the following word:
Famine
extreme crisis of food