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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What advice from coaches does Lance fail to listen to early in his career?
(a) To pace himself.
(b) To ignore the crowds.
(c) To not eat before a race.
(d) To wear sunscreen.

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

4. 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 wants his friends to take second and third places.
(d) He loses his confidence when Lance passes him by.

5. What does Lance's mother do while raising him?
(a) Works two jobs.
(b) Wins the Texas lottery.
(c) Writes a book.
(d) Gets her PhD in psychology.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lance ignore his body's symptoms?

2. The triathlons that Lance does extremely well in combines which three sports?

3. At one point, Lance is a member of two different racing teams. One is the U.S. National Team under the leadership of:

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

5. When Lance runs a red light on his bike, is hit by a car, and is treated at the hospital, what do doctors say?

(see the answer key)

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