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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Bad to Worse.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the World Championships in Norway, Lance becomes the:
(a) First American to come in second place.
(b) First non-European to compete there.
(c) Youngest winner of a world cycling title.
(d) Youngest ever racer in Norway.

2. Where in Texas does Lance spend his teen and preteen years?
(a) Austin.
(b) El Paso.
(c) Plano.
(d) San Antonio.

3. Why does Lance hold a press conference near the start of his cancer treatments?
(a) His cycling contract mandates that he do this.
(b) To let the world know he has cancer and won't be racing.
(c) Too many false rumors have been flying around.
(d) To assure the world he is fine and will race as planned.

4. How old is Lance's mother when she gives birth to him?
(a) Seventeen.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Twenty-five.
(d) Fourteen.

5. What does Lance's mother do while raising him?
(a) Writes a book.
(b) Works two jobs.
(c) Gets her PhD in psychology.
(d) Wins the Texas lottery.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are doctors moving so swiftly with Lance's surgery and chemotherapy?

2. Lance notes that early in his career, he is:

3. When Lance arrives at the hospital in preparation for surgery to remove a cancerous growth, what is he hoping for?

4. Why do doctors want to start Lance on chemotherapy sooner than they had originally planned?

5. What is Cofidis?

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