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Monster Truck Racing (Lee-Anne T. Spalding)

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

the Pontiac.Bigfoot.Madusa.Batman.

Question 2: Who was Bob Chandler?

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

Question 3: Monster truck racing has been in existence for

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

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

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

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

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

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

creating.making.growing.raising.

Quiz

Question 1: Modern monster trucks have

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

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

2exactly 24up to 2442

Question 3: The remote ignition interrupter is important because

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

Question 4: The top picture on page 7 shows

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

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

special.race.show.explanation.

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

modern.distinctive.amazing.flashy.

Quiz

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

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

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

They are driven after midnight.They are flown in on helicopters.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 are fragile and easily broken.They always end up catapulting.The tires are expensive and weak.They get knocked and bumped as they race at high speeds and perform stunts.

Question 4: The title of this chapter refers to

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

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

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

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

tug.carry.push.pull.

Quiz

Question 1: The MTRA formed to

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

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

at least two and a half poundsless than one poundat least twelve and a half poundsat least two and a half tons

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

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

Question 4: The caption on page 11

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

Question 5: What are "ride trucks"?

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

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

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

Quiz

Question 1: Monster trucks may be designed and named after

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

Question 2: Which motor company built Blue Thunder?

FiatFordToyotaFalcon

Question 3: Why are monster trucks given names?

to make them seem like living thingsto make them seem like real monstersso their owners recognize themto highlight their unique features and make them easy to identify

Question 4: This chapter is about

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

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

winners.competitors.fans.trucks.

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

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

Quiz

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

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

all over the world.only in the Southern hemisphere of the globe.in some countries of 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 truck events are held.the countries where monster trucks are made.the countries that have banned monster truck events.

Question 5: Another word for "events" is

series.tournaments.action.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

redesigned.repaired and repainted.sold.checked.

Question 2: Each monster truck racing team

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

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

Question 4: The "Thrilling Fact" caption

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 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

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

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

expenses.fees.expensive.spends.

Quiz

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

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.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?

3 hundred thousandabout 3 billionabout 3 million30 million

Question 3: Monster truck racing is

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

Question 4: This chapter is

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

suddenly.right now.very soon.some time.

Tag(s):Action Sports

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