1. Before becoming a pro cyclist, Lance excels at:
(a) Cycling exhibitions.
(b) Line dancing.
(c) Amateur international racing.
(d) Benefit races.

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

3. Lance explains that he does not check his mother at the door when he is about to meet the:
(a) King.
(b) Previous champion.
(c) President.
(d) Ambassador.

4. What relationship does Lance have with his mother?
(a) They compete against each other.
(b) It's full of misunderstandings.
(c) They are extremely close.
(d) It's distant and strained.

5. Who is Fabio Casartelli and what is his association with Lance?
(a) Coach who quits because of Lance's attitude.
(b) Doctor who develops Lance's cancer treatment regimen.
(c) Competitor who has no respect for Lance.
(d) Teammate who dies while racing.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lance races with the U.S. National Team in 1991, he is not sure whether to win or let a competitor win. He calls his mother for advice and she says:

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

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

4. Who is Linda Mooneyham?

5. Where in Texas does Lance spend his teen and preteen years?

(see the answer key)

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