What does this rebus means ?

PROG WORKRESS

What is the largest number you can write with just 3 digits?

What type of tree can I carry in my hand?

You see a boat filled with people, yet there isn’t a single person on board. How is that possible?

If you had an infinite supply of water and 5-quart and 3-quart pails, how would you measure exactly 4 quarts? What is the least number of steps you need?

I speak without a mouth, and hear without ears. I have no-body, but I come alive with the wind. What am I?

I make a loud sound when I’m changing. When I do change, I get bigger but weigh less. What am I?

Known by all without exception, Forever here, for your protection, Sometimes strong, sometimes weak, Right after the night I come - hot and chic. And while millions of miles away, I always get to you, I find my way. No life around could do without me, Can you guess what I might be?

Count the number of lines in the image below ?

There's a day, that comes around once a year.
To celebrate the man, you hold dear.
He gave you life, love and will pick you up if you fall.
When it comes to guys like him, He's the best of all.
Who is he?