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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Conversations with Cancer.

Multiple Choice 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:
(a) He should be a gracious competitor and let the other team win.
(b) He should ask his coach.
(c) He should win if he can.
(d) She doesn't know how to counsel him.

2. Why is Lance's insurance denied?
(a) He hasn't been making his premium payments.
(b) His insurance company has gone bankrupt.
(c) He failed to fill out the right forms.
(d) His cancer is considered a pre-existing condition.

3. What does the Houston doctor say to Lance when the cyclist hesitates?
(a) Lance needs immediate treatment.
(b) He's the best cancer doctor in the business.
(c) Lance should spend a week thinking it over.
(d) Lance doesn't have much time.

4. Lance's brain surgery:
(a) Is a success.
(b) Reveals additional lesions.
(c) Is not covered by insurance.
(d) Takes five times as long as expected.

5. What does Lance accomplish at the age of twenty-one at the Tour de France?
(a) Breaks five speed records.
(b) Is the youngest racer ever.
(c) Becomes the first American to enter the race.
(d) Wins his first stage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Cofidis?

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

3. Lance stops speaking with Jim Hoyt after the man takes away his:

4. How does Dr. Steven Wolf encourage Lance?

5. Who is Kik?

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