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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Dr. Larry Einhorn?
(a) One of the Houston doctors.
(b) Pioneer in alternative health cancer therapies.
(c) One of the San Diego doctors.
(d) Pioneer in testicular cancer treatments.

2. Moreno Argentin is one of Lance's:
(a) Toughest competitors.
(b) Best friends.
(c) Most annoying teammates.
(d) Most capable doctors.

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

4. At the World Championships, Lance's mother sits and watches:
(a) For seven hours in the rain.
(b) For the last fifteen minutes.
(c) Her portable TV.
(d) For two days in the hot sun.

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

6. The chemo protocol proposed to Lance at Indianapolis would aggressively attack the cancer while:
(a) Not harming his body as adversely.
(b) Removing any new tumors.
(c) Strengthening him physically.
(d) Giving him plenty of rest.

7. Why are doctors moving so swiftly with Lance's surgery and chemotherapy?
(a) To save his life.
(b) So Lance can get back to racing as quickly as possible.
(c) To save his career.
(d) They fear getting sued.

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

9. Why does Lance "talk" to cancer?
(a) He's going crazy.
(b) The medicines are making him delirious.
(c) To defeat it.
(d) His psychiatrist recommends he do this.

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

11. Where in Texas does Lance spend his teen and preteen years?
(a) Plano.
(b) El Paso.
(c) San Antonio.
(d) Austin.

12. Despite doctors' orders, what does Lance accomplish after being hit by a car?
(a) Places third in a triathlon.
(b) Gets a new bike.
(c) Completes a charity bike race.
(d) Mends a fracture in record time.

13. In addition to entering triathlons, what else does young Lance enter?
(a) 10K races.
(b) Tennis matches.
(c) Dance contests.
(d) Skateboard competitions.

14. Before becoming a pro cyclist, Lance excels at:
(a) Line dancing.
(b) Cycling exhibitions.
(c) Amateur international racing.
(d) Benefit races.

15. What type of cancer is Lance first diagnosed with?
(a) Pancreatic.
(b) Testicular.
(c) Bladder.
(d) Prostate.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lance call Dr. Steven Wolf after talking with a Houston doctor about a proposed treatment plan?

2. What is Lance's primary concern when he first learns he has cancer?

3. How old is Lance when he gets his first bike?

4. What is Cofidis?

5. Who is Dr. Steven Wolf?

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