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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Start Line.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of cancer is Lance first diagnosed with?
(a) Testicular.
(b) Prostate.
(c) Pancreatic.
(d) Bladder.

2. How does Lance regard his stepfather, Terry Armstrong?
(a) They're very close.
(b) Dislikes him.
(c) Appreciates him.
(d) Misses him.

3. Who is Kik?
(a) Lance's chemotherapy nurse.
(b) Lance's manager.
(c) The woman Lance marries.
(d) The doctor who tells Lance his prognosis.

4. Why does Lance ignore his body's symptoms?
(a) He doesn't want his competitors to ridicule him.
(b) He does not have health insurance.
(c) He doesn't trust doctors.
(d) He is a driven athlete trained to ignore pain.

5. How does young Lance do in the Ironkids competition he enters?
(a) Comes in fifth place.
(b) Comes in last.
(c) Wins.
(d) Injures himself and must quit.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Linda Mooneyham?

2. How serious is Lance's cancer?

3. How does Lance react when he learns he has cancer?

4. Lance is invited to compete in the 1990 Junior World Championship in:

5. Despite doctors' orders, what does Lance accomplish after being hit by a car?

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