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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. The triathlons that Lance does extremely well in combines which three sports?
(a) Cycling, skating, soccer.
(b) Swimming, running, cycling.
(c) Swimming, diving, gymnastics.
(d) Cycling, running, skating.

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

3. When Lance runs a red light on his bike, is hit by a car, and is treated at the hospital, what do doctors say?
(a) He must stop training so aggressively.
(b) He needs five days of bed rest.
(c) He won't be able to race in the upcoming triathlon.
(d) Someone should take away his bike.

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

5. What sport does young Lance succeed at on his first try?
(a) Golfing.
(b) Football.
(c) Swimming.
(d) Running.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lance have trouble fitting into his community and his high school?

2. At the World Championships, Lance's mother sits and watches:

3. In "Before and After," what concern does Lance express regarding his mother?

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

5. At twenty-one, Lance competes in the World Championships in:

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