Exploring the World of Trucks in Children's Literature

Ms. Linda reads 'With Any Luck, I'll Drive a Truck' by David Friend, illustrated by Michael Rex. The story follows a child's imaginative journey of learning to operate various vehicles and machinery from a young age, culminating in the dream of driving a truck when grown up. The video encourages children to explore more stories and books.

What did the narrator learn to operate at the age of 2?

• A backhoe

• A crane

• A fire truck

• A concrete mixer

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Which vehicle did the narrator save a cat with?

• A dump truck

• A backhoe

• A fire truck

• A crane

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At what age did the narrator operate a crane?

• At 3

• At 6

• At 5

• At 4

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At what age did the narrator learn to steer an 18-wheeler?

• At 6

• At 4

• At 5

• At 7

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Which of the following did the narrator NOT mention operating?

• A milk truck

• A wrecking ball

• A combine

• A forklift

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What did the narrator use to plow snow?

• A snowmobile

• A dump truck

• A tractor

• A snow plow

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Which vehicle did the narrator mention operating in the summer?

• All of the above

• A dump truck

• A combine

• A tractor

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What is the narrator's dream for when they turn 10?

• To have a bigger bedroom

• To save more cats

• To drive a truck

• To operate a crane

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What did the narrator aspire to do when they grow up?

• Operate a crane

• Drive a truck

• Work on a farm

• Become a firefighter

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