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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Lance explains that he does not check his mother at the door when he is about to meet the:
(a) Previous champion.
(b) King.
(c) Ambassador.
(d) President.

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

4. What sport does young Lance succeed at on his first try?
(a) Swimming.
(b) Running.
(c) Football.
(d) Golfing.

5. Who is Fabio Casartelli and what is his association with Lance?
(a) Teammate who dies while racing.
(b) Doctor who develops Lance's cancer treatment regimen.
(c) Coach who quits because of Lance's attitude.
(d) Competitor who has no respect for Lance.

Short Answer Questions

1. Despite doctors' orders, what does Lance accomplish after being hit by a car?

2. How does Lance respond to pressure from the Houston doctor?

3. In "Before and After," what concern does Lance express regarding his mother?

4. Why does Lance have trouble fitting into his community and his high school?

5. What do Houston doctors feel about Lance riding again?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Lance races with the Motorola team, what tragedy occurs?

2. At what point in his life does Lance begin to feel real fear?

3. What propels Lance to consult with a doctor?

4. What treatment options are available to Lance other than what the Houston doctors propose?

5. Why does Lance need to bank his sperm prior to undergoing treatment for cancer?

6. What Tour de France victory does Lance enjoy at the age of twenty-one?

7. How does Lance's outlook change when he learns he has tumors in his brain?

8. Explain where Lance spends his youth and why he feels he does not fit in.

9. What is the outcome of Lance's brain surgery?

10. What does Dr. Jim Reeves conclude after conducting a series of medical tests on Lance Armstrong?

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