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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Lance's body feel after he completes a chemotherapy cycle?
(a) Stronger every day.
(b) Irreparable.
(c) Completely numb.
(d) Progressively weaker.

2. How does Lance react when he learns he has cancer?
(a) He punches a wall.
(b) He calls the doctors liars.
(c) He sinks into a deep depression.
(d) He's ready to fight the disease.

3. How old is Lance when he gets his first bike?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Seven.
(c) Three.
(d) Nine.

4. When Lance's body starts to show signs of illness, he is in the middle of:
(a) Becoming a force on the cycling circuit.
(b) Winning his second Tour de France.
(c) Starting a foundation.
(d) A European vacation.

5. What does Lance attempt to do in between chemotherapy cycles?
(a) Ride his bike.
(b) Negotiate new contracts.
(c) Write a book.
(d) Mend his broken heart.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lance describe his life on chemo?

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

3. What does Lance's manager, Bill Stapleton, say about quitting cycling as a cancer survivor?

4. Who offers to contact Lance's mom and tell her about his cancer when he cannot do it himself?

5. What about his cancer "makes it personal?"

(see the answer key)

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