Gilbert offered to help right away. Each day I met him after school and he told me what they'd done in school.

“What did you cover today in geography?”

“Weather patterns.”

“Can I get your notes tomorrow?”

“For sure.”

“Thanks. I’ll have the others back soon. I’m almost finished.”

—The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, William Kamkwamba

What do the details in this passage tell you about Kamkwamba?

A. He is determined and hard working.
B. He doesn’t want anyone’s help.
C. He is having a hard time keeping up.
D. He is ready to give up.