2. When Lance races with the U.S. National Team in 1991, he is not sure whether to win or let a competitor win. He calls his mother for advice and she says:
(a) She doesn't know how to counsel him.
(b) He should win if he can.
(c) He should ask his coach.
(d) He should be a gracious competitor and let the other team win.

3. In addition to struggling to finish races, what else does Lance struggle with?
(a) Dealing with competitors.
(b) His weight.
(c) Finding time for a social life.
(d) Talking to reporters.

4. After Lance's press conference, Cofidis calls Lance to:
(a) Scold him for holding a press conference.
(b) Offer him a free bicycle.
(c) Pledge their support.
(d) Cancel his insurance.

5. Why does Lance call Dr. Steven Wolf after talking with a Houston doctor about a proposed treatment plan?
(a) To verify the Houston doctor's credentials.
(b) To cry.
(c) To get his opinion.
(d) To vent.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lance react when he learns he has cancer?

2. Why do doctors want to start Lance on chemotherapy sooner than they had originally planned?

3. How does Lance feel about treatment options proposed in Indianapolis?

4. Who is Linda Mooneyham?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What issues does Lance run into with health insurance as he goes into treatments to combat cancer?

3. Who is Lance Armstrong, and for what is he best known?

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

5. Describe how Lance's once in a lifetime experience with the 1990 Junior World Championship in Moscow almost prevents him from graduating high school on time.

6. What sports does Lance excel in as a child and teenager?

7. What propels Lance to consult with a doctor?

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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