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.the Pontiac.Batman.

Question 2: Who was Bob Chandler?

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

Question 3: Monster truck racing has been in existence for

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

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

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

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

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

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

making.creating.raising.growing.

Quiz

Question 1: Modern monster trucks have

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

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

exactly 24up to 24242

Question 3: The remote ignition interrupter is important because

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

Question 4: The top picture on page 7 shows

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

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

race.explanation.special.show.

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

distinctive.modern.amazing.flashy.

Quiz

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

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

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

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

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

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.The tires are expensive and weak.

Question 4: The title of this chapter refers to

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

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

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

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

pull.push.tug.carry.

Quiz

Question 1: The MTRA formed to

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

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

at least two and a half tonsat least twelve and a half poundsless than one poundat least two and a half pounds

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

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

Question 4: The caption on page 11

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

Question 5: What are "ride trucks"?

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

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

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

Quiz

Question 1: Monster trucks may be designed and named after

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

Question 2: Which motor company built Blue Thunder?

ToyotaFiatFalconFord

Question 3: Why are monster trucks given names?

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

Question 4: This chapter is about

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

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

fans.trucks.winners.competitors.

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 Monstrosity Jam seriesthe Monstrous Jam seriesthe Monster Jam seriesthe serious Monster Jam Race

Question 2: Where is the Home of Bigfoot store?

MassachusettsSouth AmericaMississippiSt. Louis, Missouri

Question 3: Monster truck events or series can be seen

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

Question 4: The map on page 18 shows

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

Question 5: Another word for "events" is

action.competitions.tournaments.series.

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.redesigned.repaired and repainted.

Question 2: Each monster truck racing team

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

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

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

Question 4: The "Thrilling Fact" caption

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

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

painting again.fixing.painting in a different color.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

a huge number of fans and the fact that it is now a very safe sport.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.clever advertising.

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

about 3 million30 millionabout 3 billion3 hundred thousand

Question 3: Monster truck racing is

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

Question 4: This chapter is

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

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

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

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

suddenly.some time.right now.very soon.