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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Survivorship.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lance's mother do when she learns her son has cancer?
(a) Goes to Austin to support him.
(b) Faints.
(c) Flies to Houston to speak with specialists.
(d) Tells Lance's stepfather.

2. Why does Lance call Kristin Richard "Kik?"
(a) Because of her "kick'in" cowboy boots.
(b) It's her nickname.
(c) It's easier to remember.
(d) He doesn't like the name Kristin.

3. Why does Lance have trouble fitting into his community and his high school?
(a) He has a lisp which makes him self-conscious.
(b) He is picked on for being too skinny.
(c) He doesn't understand the prevalent football mentality.
(d) His biological father makes life difficult for him.

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

5. Who is Kelly Davidson?
(a) Philanthropist who gives a million dollars to Lance's foundation.
(b) Local politician who spreads the word about Lance's foundation.
(c) Young cancer patient who is a fan of Lance.
(d) Popular singer and cancer survivor.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jim Hoyt become involved with Lance's foundation?

2. When Lance wants to officially retire, what concerns his friends and family the most?

3. The chemo protocol proposed to Lance at Indianapolis would aggressively attack the cancer while:

4. Lance notes that in addition to being rough and dangerous, training for cycling races require:

5. How does Bill Stapleton respond to what Alain Bondue tells him in private while Lance is undergoing chemo?

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