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

Madusa.Bigfoot.Batman.the Pontiac.

Question 2: Who was Bob Chandler?

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

Question 3: Monster truck racing has been in existence for

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

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

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

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

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

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

making.growing.creating.raising.

Quiz

Question 1: Modern monster trucks have

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

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

exactly 242up to 2442

Question 3: The remote ignition interrupter is important because

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

Question 4: The top picture on page 7 shows

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

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

race.show.explanation.special.

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

flashy.modern.amazing.distinctive.

Quiz

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 4: The title of this chapter refers to

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

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

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

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

carry.tug.pull.push.

Quiz

Question 1: The MTRA formed to

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

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

at least two and a half tonsless than one poundat least twelve and a half poundsat least two and a half pounds

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

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

Question 4: The caption on page 11

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.describes fire extinguishers.

Question 5: What are "ride trucks"?

trucks that anyone can ridenon-competitive truckstrucks 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

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

Quiz

Question 1: Monster trucks may be designed and named after

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

Question 2: Which motor company built Blue Thunder?

ToyotaFalconFiatFord

Question 3: Why are monster trucks given names?

to make them seem like living thingsto make them seem like real monstersto highlight their unique features and make them easy to identifyso their owners recognize them

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

fans.competitors.winners.trucks.

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

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

Quiz

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

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

Question 2: Where is the Home of Bigfoot store?

MassachusettsSouth AmericaMississippiSt. Louis, Missouri

Question 3: Monster truck events or series can be seen

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

Question 4: The map on page 18 shows

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

Question 5: Another word for "events" is

series.action.tournaments.competitions.

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

checked.sold.repaired and repainted.redesigned.

Question 2: Each monster truck racing team

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

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

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

Question 4: The "Thrilling Fact" caption

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

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

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

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

fees.expensive.expenses.spends.

Quiz

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

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

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

about 3 millionabout 3 billion30 million3 hundred thousand

Question 3: Monster truck racing is

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

Question 4: This chapter is

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

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

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

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

very soon.right now.suddenly.some time.