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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through I Don't Check My Mother at the Door.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does one of Lance's competitors intentionally finish a race in fourth place even though he is easily in second place?
(a) He doesn't want to stand next to Lance on the winner's podium.
(b) He wants to make sure Lance finishes in second place.
(c) He loses his confidence when Lance passes him by.
(d) He wants his friends to take second and third places.

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

3. Lance notes that in addition to being rough and dangerous, training for cycling races require:
(a) Trickery.
(b) Fierceness.
(c) Courage and creativity.
(d) Patience and persistence.

4. How does Lance regard his biological father?
(a) He misses him terribly.
(b) He wants nothing to do with him.
(c) He would like a relationship with him.
(d) He was a great role model.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What are the chances that Lance will survive his cancer?

3. In addition to struggling to finish races, what else does Lance struggle with?

4. Lance Armstrong is perhaps best known for his victories at the:

5. In addition to covering Lance's journey through cancer, this book documents the obstacles he overcame to:

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