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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) There's no shame in it.
(d) Everyone will understand and accept his decision.

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

3. Who comes to watch Lance's last time trial at the Tour de France, riding in the team car?
(a) His friend, Dr. Wolf.
(b) His mother.
(c) His mentor, Jim.
(d) His nurse, LaTrice.

4. Once Lance is done with chemotherapy, what does he start working on?
(a) Organizing Ride For The Roses, a charity bicycle race.
(b) Organizing Stand Up To Cancer, a cancer telethon.
(c) Training for the Tour DuPont.
(d) Training for the Tour de France.

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

6. How does Lance feel about the hype and press surrounding his return to pro cycling?
(a) There's not enough of it.
(b) It's wonderful.
(c) It's distracting.
(d) It seems insincere.

7. What race do Kik and friends get Lance to commit to before he gives it all up?
(a) USA Pro National Tour in Atlanta.
(b) US Cycling Nationals in Bend.
(c) US Pro Championships in Philadelphia.
(d) USA Cycling Cross Country Tour in Colorado Springs.

8. When Kik invites Lance out for a beer, they discover that:
(a) They have the same taste in music.
(b) They were born in the same hospital.
(c) Neither one actually likes beer.
(d) They enjoy each other's company.

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

10. 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.

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

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

13. Why does Alain Bondue want to talk with Bill Stapleton, Lance's manager?
(a) To discuss a pay cut.
(b) To complain about Lance's attitude.
(c) To discuss plans for a documentary.
(d) To say additional chemo may be needed.

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

15. What is the name of Lance's and Kik's first baby?
(a) Luke.
(b) Andrew.
(c) Michael.
(d) Josh.

Short Answer Questions

1. When he sees the large crowds at press events in the United States, how does Lance feel?

2. Who wins the coveted yellow jersey at the end of the first stage of the Tour de France?

3. What does Lance attempt to do in between chemotherapy cycles?

4. What happens when Lance trains in Boone, North Carolina, at a time when he feels he wants to quit pro cycling?

5. What positive change does Lance notice in his post-cancer body?

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