The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind QuizOnline version Test your knowledge about the inspiring true story of William Kamkwamba and his windmill invention in Malawi. by M Maphosa 1 What did William Kamkwamba build from scraps to create electricity for his community? a Solar panel b Windmill c Generator d Water pump 2 In which country was William Kamkwamba born? a Tanzania b Malawi c Nigeria d Kenya 3 What did William dream of bringing to his village through his invention? a Television b Electricity and water c Internet connection d Mobile phones 4 What did William use to create his windmill? a Scrap metal, tractor parts, and bicycle halves b Plastic bottles c Wood and stones d Aluminum foil 5 What was the nickname given to William by his sceptical neighbors? a Mwana wa Africa (Child of Africa) b Mwana wa Mulungu (Child of God) c Mwana (Child) d Misala (Crazy) 6 What did William's windmill power besides lights? a Television b Water pump c Refrigerator d Air conditioner 7 What did William's invention inspire people around the world to call it? a Electric wind b Wind generator c Magic machine d Powerful turbine 8 What did William refuse to let go of despite the challenges he faced? a His village b His education c His family d His dreams 9 What did William's invention demonstrate the power of? a Government support b Natural resources c Human inventiveness d Financial wealth 10 What did William's story inspire people to believe in? a The power of technology companies b The power of magic c The power of government programs d The power of one individual to change a community