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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Even though Lance is busy with his foundation and cancer appears to be behind him, what is he afraid of?
(a) The cancer returning.
(b) His foundation failing.
(c) His father coming back to his life.
(d) Getting too close to Kik.

2. Even though Lance goes away on a speaking engagement, he constantly:
(a) Calls his mom for advice.
(b) Relives his Tour victory.
(c) Checks in with Kik.
(d) Takes breaks to ride his bike.

3. What has the fight against cancer done for Lance?
(a) Made him famous.
(b) Made him who he is today.
(c) Toughened him up.
(d) Given him a heart.

4. On his way back home from a speaking engagement, Lance is on a layover in Dallas when he hears what piece of news from Kik?
(a) She's accidentally locked herself in their basement.
(b) She's having contractions.
(c) She's at the hospital.
(d) She's feeling terribly depressed.

5. What does Lance see as he approaches the finish line of his first Tour de France?
(a) People wearing his Livestrong bracelets.
(b) The medical team that restored his health.
(c) Texas signs and American flags.
(d) People who shaved their heads in support.

6. How is the US Postal Team regarded when the Tour de France begins?
(a) It's not one of the favorites.
(b) It's laughed at.
(c) People don't expect them to finish the race.
(d) Nobody's heard of them.

7. Lance regards LaTrice as his:
(a) Second mom.
(b) One-woman support system.
(c) Connection to the outside world.
(d) Friend and guardian angel.

8. What happens when Lance and his manager meet with Thom Weisel?
(a) Thom arranges a meeting between Lance and the U.S. President.
(b) Thom hires Lance to be a cancer research spokesperson.
(c) They start a second foundation.
(d) Lance joins the U.S. Postal Team.

9. Even though others are impressed with Lance's performance upon his return to pro cycling as a cancer survivor, how does he feel about his performance?
(a) He feels depressed because he wants to be a winner.
(b) He feels that he needs to push himself harder.
(c) He feels it's the absolute worst performance of his life.
(d) He feels nobody understands how challenging it is for him to race now.

10. Why is Lance flown back to the United States following his first Tour de France victory?
(a) So he can do some American press.
(b) To reconcile with his father.
(c) For much needed rest.
(d) To meet with top dignitaries.

11. What is required for Kik to get pregnant?
(a) Less stress in their lives.
(b) A competent fertilization specialist.
(c) In vitro fertilization.
(d) A vacation.

12. How many cycles of chemotherapy does Lance have to go through?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

13. Who does Miguel Indurain think will win the Tour de France?
(a) Lance Armstrong.
(b) Greg LeMond.
(c) Himself.
(d) Michael Boogerd.

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

15. LaTrice helps Lance by explaining specifics of his treatment, answering his many questions, and:
(a) Being someone he can confide in.
(b) Writing his press releases.
(c) Sneaking food in for him.
(d) Calling his friends for him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lance call Kristin Richard "Kik?"

2. Given a choice between cancer and the Tour, what would Lance choose?

3. When Lance finally asks one of his doctors how bad his odds had been with cancer, he learns that doctors had given him what survival chance?

4. When Lance finally decides to race again, what does Cofidis do?

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

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