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the main character.. a boy

William

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energy that can be used over and over again

renewable

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What country is William from

Malawi 

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What animals does William trap to get extra meat?

small birds

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William's dog's name

Khamba

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Is religious, but doesn't trust magic

Trywell... William's father

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when there is barely or no water

drought 

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Most men in William's village do what for work?

farm

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Heavy rains in the year 2000 caused a ________ in the farms.

flood

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What is Kamkwamba?

William's last name

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Agnes Kamkwamba?

William's mom

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a machine that harnesses wind to create electricity

windmill

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Why does William mangolomera ?

To gain strength to fight bullies

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As he grows older, William loses interest in magic and more interest in using _______________ to help solve his village's problems.

science/technology

300

Is this book fiction or non-fiction?

non-fiction

400

Geoffrey?

William's best friend

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maize = _________

corn

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What religion does William's father adopt after quitting alcohol and fighting?

Christianity

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William is afraid people will think he is crazy for having a _________ as a friend.

dog

400

Due to the poor crops and poverty, William and his family can only have one __________ a day.

meal

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Died of tuberculosis 

Uncle John

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a small cylinder that generated electricity

dynamo

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What does William fix to earn extra money for his family?

radios and other electronics

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William's siblings are all ____________.

a.) sisters

b.) brothers

a.) sisters

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Why does William stop going to school?

they don't have the money to pay