English

Amaris Hardin

27 February, 21:20

I didn't have a drill, so I had to make my own. First I heated a long nail in the fire, then drove it through a half a maize cob, creating a handle. I placed the nail back on the coals until it became red hot, then used it to bore holes into both sets of plastic blades. I then wired them together. I didn't have any pliers, so I used two bicycle spokes to bend and tighten the wires on the blades.

What do the details in the excerpt reveal about Kamkwamba?

AHe is inventive and resourceful.

BHe disregards others' property.

CHe is irresponsible and reckless.

DHe is careful when using tools.