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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Lance react when he learns that his lead at the Tour de France is causing a frenzy back in the United States?
(a) He laughs nervously.
(b) He's not surprised.
(c) He doubts it.
(d) He can't comprehend this.

2. 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 distracting.
(c) It seems insincere.
(d) It's wonderful.

3. What is Lance doing two years after his cancer diagnosis?
(a) Trying to get into the Tour de France.
(b) Doing commercials in Japan.
(c) Racing well in Europe.
(d) Contemplating what to do with his life.

4. When does Lance's former mentor, Jim Hoyt, return to his life?
(a) During Ride For The Roses.
(b) When Lance starts chemotherapy.
(c) Right before Lance goes in for brain surgery.
(d) During Stand Up To Cancer.

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

6. How does Lance describe his life on chemo?
(a) A journey into the abyss.
(b) Psychedelic and confusing.
(c) One long IV drip.
(d) Exceedingly boring.

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

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

9. How does Lance help his good friend, Stacy Pounds, who is dying from lung cancer?
(a) Finds the right doctors for her.
(b) Grants her wish to see the Grand Canyon before she dies.
(c) Introduces her to his chemotherapy nurse.
(d) Arranges for her to see her son before she dies.

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

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

12. Why does Lance call Kristin Richard "Kik?"
(a) Because of her "kick'in" cowboy boots.
(b) It's her nickname.
(c) He doesn't like the name Kristin.
(d) It's easier to remember.

13. Who is Jeff Garvey?
(a) Professional cyclist who starts a cancer hotline.
(b) Cycling coach who donates regularly to Lance's foundation.
(c) Businessman who becomes director of Lance's foundation.
(d) Poet who writes a tribute to Lance.

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

15. Who wins the coveted yellow jersey at the end of the first stage of the Tour de France?
(a) Alexander Zulle.
(b) Michael Boogerd.
(c) Abraham Olano.
(d) Lance Armstrong.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is LaTrice?

2. What happens when Lance and his manager meet with Thom Weisel?

3. 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?

4. As part of the reconciliation between Jim Hoyt and the cyclist, Lance does what?

5. What does Lance realize when he begins training for the Tour de France as a cancer survivor but ends up in several crashes?

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