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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. How does Lance regard his biological father?
(a) He would like a relationship with him.
(b) He misses him terribly.
(c) He was a great role model.
(d) He wants nothing to do with him.

2. Who offers to contact Lance's mom and tell her about his cancer when he cannot do it himself?
(a) His girlfriend, Kristin Richard.
(b) His friend, Rick Parker.
(c) His coach, Chris Kristofferson.
(d) His mentor, Jim Hoyt.

3. What are the chances that Lance will survive his cancer?
(a) Extremely low.
(b) Fifty-fifty.
(c) Very high.
(d) It is practically assured.

4. Why are doctors moving so swiftly with Lance's surgery and chemotherapy?
(a) To save his life.
(b) They fear getting sued.
(c) To save his career.
(d) So Lance can get back to racing as quickly as possible.

5. When Lance runs a red light on his bike, is hit by a car, and is treated at the hospital, what do doctors say?
(a) He must stop training so aggressively.
(b) He won't be able to race in the upcoming triathlon.
(c) Someone should take away his bike.
(d) He needs five days of bed rest.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Lance when he discovers he has cancer?

2. Despite his performance at the Tour de France at the age of twenty-one, what is Lance unable to do?

3. In addition to covering Lance's journey through cancer, this book documents the obstacles he overcame to:

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

5. Why does Lance go to Houston?

Short Essay Questions

1. Lance describes himself as brash during the early phases of his cycling career. How does this brashness interfere with his progress?

2. Who is Moreno Argentin, and how does he regard Lance Armstrong?

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

4. Describe the circumstances of Lance's birth and first few years of life.

5. What does Lance do after he learns that he has cancer?

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

7. Explain the title of this chapter, "I Don't Check My Mother At The Door."

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

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

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

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