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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lance's manager, Bill Stapleton, say about quitting cycling as a cancer survivor?
(a) He's better off working on his foundation anyway.
(b) He'll be remembered as the guy who got cancer and never rode again.
(c) Everyone will understand and accept his decision.
(d) There's no shame in it.

2. During Lance's chemo treatment, which friend spends as much time with him as possible?
(a) Stanley Wolf.
(b) Jim Ochowicz.
(c) Linda Anderson.
(d) Kristin Richard.

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

4. Who is LaTrice?
(a) Lance's aunt.
(b) Lance's chemotherapy nurse.
(c) Lance's personal assistant.
(d) Lance's publicity representative.

5. When Lance devotes himself to the foundation, people ask him about cycling. What does he say?
(a) He'll cycle after his strength returns.
(b) He's retired.
(c) He has more important matters to focus on.
(d) He's switched careers.

6. How do Lance's and Kik's first interactions go?
(a) Very smoothly.
(b) They argue.
(c) They don't know what to talk about.
(d) Their assistants talk for them.

7. How does Jim Hoyt become involved with Lance's foundation?
(a) Personally writes thank you notes to donors.
(b) Helps book celebrities for fundraising events.
(c) Becomes a recurring supporter.
(d) Handles all the publicity.

8. How can doctors tell that Lance is beating the odds during his cancer treatment?
(a) He is growing physically stronger with each chemo cycle.
(b) Blood tests show his body is successfully fighting the cancer.
(c) Color starts to return to his pale, grayish skin.
(d) He starts riding his bike in the middle of chemo cycles.

9. During chemo, the focus of Lance's healing revolves around what?
(a) The freedom he'll one day enjoy again.
(b) Bike race he plans to compete in.
(c) Chemo sessions he must endure.
(d) The obstacles he's already overcome.

10. Who is Alain Bondue?
(a) Director of the Cofidis cycling team.
(b) Head nurse of the chemo ward.
(c) Director of the Motorola cycling team.
(d) Doctor who oversees chemo treatments.

11. What is the Amstel Gold Race?
(a) A race showcasing celebrity cyclists.
(b) One of the races leading up to the Tour de France.
(c) A benefit race for cancer awareness.
(d) A prestigious race in Portugal.

12. In the "Kik" chapter, what does Lance pour his time and energy into?
(a) Improving his golf.
(b) A cancer foundation.
(c) Learning French.
(d) An autobiography.

13. What does Kik have to endure in order to become pregnant?
(a) Meeting with dozens of fertilization specialists.
(b) X-rays, shots, and blood draws.
(c) Complete bed rest.
(d) A strict, limited diet.

14. When Kik plans to go to Europe to visit a friend, what does Lance do?
(a) Grumbles about her upcoming absence.
(b) Buys her a ring.
(c) Offers to pay for her flight.
(d) Accompanies her.

15. Lance confesses that chemotherapy can make a person feel:
(a) Paranoid.
(b) Incompetent.
(c) Worthless.
(d) Lonely.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lance do on his honeymoon?

2. After returning to pro cycling, Lance ends up quitting. What do his friends say about his wish to formally announce his retirement?

3. Who is Kelly Davidson?

4. How does Lance feel about the hype and press surrounding his return to pro cycling?

5. What race do Kik and friends get Lance to commit to before he gives it all up?

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