Where is the setting of the story?
What kind of book do the narrator and Gilbert want to use to look up the word grape?
What does this tell you about the two characters?
What does the narrator find while looking for the dictionary? Why is it important?
How are the toy pinwheels that the narrator has made similar to the windmills on the cover of the textbook?
How does Archimedes create a "Death Ray" to save the city of Syracuse in Greece?
Who do you think Archimedes is? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
Match the cause to the effect
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Wind blows | arrow_right_alt | A dynamo creates electricity |
A person pedals a bicycle | arrow_right_alt | Blades of windmill spin |
Archimedes converted sun into light and heat. What does the narrator want to convert?
The narrator thinks, "Just like the sun, windmills could also be used to generate power." Describe ways the narrator thinks power could help his family and friends.
Why does the narrator say, "A windmill meant more than just power. It was freedom." ?