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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lance Armstrong is a renowned:
(a) Cyclist.
(b) Auto racer.
(c) Golfer.
(d) Skier.

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

3. What is Cofidis?
(a) Lance's health insurance company.
(b) An advertising and PR agency.
(c) The team Lance rides with.
(d) The garment company that sponsors Lance.

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

5. Who is Linda Mooneyham?
(a) Lance's great-grandmother.
(b) Lance's teacher.
(c) Lance's mother.
(d) Lance's neighbor.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Near the end of the chapter "Bad to Worse," what do doctors begin to fear prior to Lance starting chemotherapy?

3. At the same time that Lance competes internationally with the U.S. National Team, he competes domestically for:

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

5. Why does one of Lance's competitors intentionally finish a race in fourth place even though he is easily in second place?

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