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Monster Truck Racing (Lee-Anne T. Spalding)

Get ready for giant wheels and loud engines in Monster Truck Racing (Lee-Anne T. Spalding). This fun book shows huge trucks jumping over cars. Kids will learn how these big machines are built for racing and crushing. The exciting pictures and easy sentences are perfect for young readers. It is an awesome read for kids who love big trucks!

Lexile: 1040L

Quiz

Question 1: The first true monster truck to race was named

Batman.the Pontiac.Madusa.Bigfoot.

Question 2: Who was Bob Chandler?

He was a dedicated fan of monster trucks.He was a bionic man.He was a famous mechanic.He created the first monster racing truck, Bigfoot.

Question 3: Monster truck racing has been in existence for

13 years.around 19 years.82 years.over 30 years.

Question 4: This chapter begins with a series of exclamations to create a sense of

serenity and contentment.danger, mystery and drama.noise and fear.noise, action and excitement.

Question 5: The word "debuted" on page 4 means

unique and amazing.first appeared in public.first time winner.an important event.

Question 6: Another word for "lifting" on page 4 is

growing.raising.making.creating.

Quiz

Question 1: Modern monster trucks have

enormous tires and flashy fiberglass bodies.six tires and a convertible body.enormous tires and waterproof bodies.colorful tires and flashy fiberglass bodies.

Question 2: How many monster trucks participate in each race?

242exactly 24up to 24

Question 3: The remote ignition interrupter is important because

it enables crew members to steer the truck.it ensures events start on time.it ensures events finish on time.it is a safety measure.

Question 4: The top picture on page 7 shows

the largest monster truck on earth.a monster truck performing a stunt.the construction of a monster truck.a monster truck colliding with a wall.

Question 5: Another word for "exhibition" on page 6 is

race.special.show.explanation.

Question 6: A word meaning "unique" on page 6 is

amazing.modern.distinctive.flashy.

Quiz

Question 1: Monster trucks are not permitted to drive on the road because

they are too fast.they are too wide.they are too long.they are too heavy.

Question 2: How do the monster trucks get to the events?

They are lifted and towed with cranes.They are flown in on helicopters.They are driven after midnight.They are hauled by semi trucks or trailers.

Question 3: Why do monster trucks need so many repairs after a race?

They get knocked and bumped as they race at high speeds and perform stunts.The tires are expensive and weak.They always end up catapulting.They are fragile and easily broken.

Question 4: The title of this chapter refers to

the huge job of taking care of monster trucks.the huge tires on a truck.building a monster truck.winning a monster truck race.

Question 5: The word "maintenance" comes from the word

"main" meaning most important."maintain" meaning to mend."maintain" meaning to keep in good condition."taint" meaning to spoil.

Question 6: Another word for "haul" on page 9 is

push.pull.carry.tug.

Quiz

Question 1: The MTRA formed to

to stop all accidents.initiate rules for truck construction and safety.to ensure only skilled drivers competed.maintain monster trucks.

Question 2: How much must the monster truck fire extinguishers weigh?

less than one poundat least two and a half tonsat least two and a half poundsat least twelve and a half pounds

Question 3: No dangerous maneuvers can be made when driving ride trucks in order to

avoid accidents as passengers are not as skilled as professional drivers.stop the truck from breaking down.stop the trucks from skidding.avoid passengers being crushed because there is limited space.

Question 4: The caption on page 11

describes fire extinguishers.explains the importance of trucks being equipped with fire extinguishers.explains the dangers of monster truck rides.explains how fires are extinguished on burning trucks.

Question 5: What are "ride trucks"?

non-competitive truckstrucks that anyone can ridetrucks that scare audience members by making loud noisestrucks that take audience members for a thunderous ride

Question 6: Other words for "maneuvers" on page 10 are

somersaults and bangs.stops and starts.tricks or movements.spins and turns.

Quiz

Question 1: Monster trucks may be designed and named after

comic book characters.all of the listed options.mythological figures.animals.

Question 2: Which motor company built Blue Thunder?

FiatToyotaFalconFord

Question 3: Why are monster trucks given names?

so their owners recognize themto make them seem like living thingsto highlight their unique features and make them easy to identifyto make them seem like real monsters

Question 4: This chapter is about

the various types of monster trucks.the importance of monster trucks.how monster trucks can win every time.how monster trucks operate.

Question 5: Another word for "rivals" on page 12 is

trucks.competitors.winners.fans.

Question 6: The word "replica" on page 16 means

is similar to.a picture.exact copy.is repeated.

Quiz

Question 1: Which is the largest series with the greatest number of events?

the Monstrous Jam seriesthe serious Monster Jam Racethe Monster Jam seriesthe Monstrosity Jam series

Question 2: Where is the Home of Bigfoot store?

MississippiMassachusettsSt. Louis, MissouriSouth America

Question 3: Monster truck events or series can be seen

only in the Southern hemisphere of the globe.all over the world.only in North and South America.in some countries of the world.

Question 4: The map on page 18 shows

the countries where monster truck events are held.the countries where monster trucks are made.the countries that have banned monster truck events.the countries with the most monster truck events.

Question 5: Another word for "events" is

series.competitions.tournaments.action.

Question 6: Which of the following is correct?

These Events take place in many Countries like Australia. Ireland. New Zealand and Venezuela.These events take place in many countries like australia, ireland, new Zealand, and venezuela.These events take place in many countries like Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, and Venezuela.These events take place in many countries like Australia Ireland New Zealand and Venezuela.

Quiz

Question 1: At the end of a race, a monster truck needs to be

redesigned.checked.sold.repaired and repainted.

Question 2: Each monster truck racing team

spends about $250,000 on tools and uniforms.spends about $250,000 each on repairs and other expenses.spends about $25,000 on travel expenses.owns hundreds of trucks.

Question 3: Owning, racing and maintaining a monster truck is

something all men like to do.everyone's dream.quite affordable for most people.a very expensive sport.

Question 4: The "Thrilling Fact" caption

gives fictional information about the various costs of monster truck parts.gives factual information about the costs of owning and racing a monster truck.explains how team members prepare to race monster trucks.explains how you can own your own monster truck.

Question 5: The word "repainting" on page 20 means

painting in a different color.fixing.painting again.restoring to its original condition.

Question 6: A word meaning "costs" on page 21 is

expenses.spends.fees.expensive.

Quiz

Question 1: Monster truck racing has grown in popularity due to

the fact there are thousands of events that take place at all times all over the world.clever advertising.a huge number of fans and televised events.a huge number of fans and the fact that it is now a very safe sport.

Question 2: How many fans attend monster truck events in the United States each year?

30 millionabout 3 billionabout 3 million3 hundred thousand

Question 3: Monster truck racing is

a growing, popular sport.an unusual sport that few people follow.a sport that takes place only in the United States.a dying sport.

Question 4: This chapter is

about rumbling trucks.a summary of motor racing.monster trucks that finish on the scrap heap.the conclusion to this information report on monster trucks.

Question 5: The word "televised" on page 22 means

taped.shown on television.advertised.filmed on camera.

Question 6: The expression "before you know it" on page 22 means

very soon.some time.suddenly.right now.