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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. What relationship does Lance have with his mother?
(a) It's distant and strained.
(b) They compete against each other.
(c) It's full of misunderstandings.
(d) They are extremely close.

2. At twenty-one, Lance competes in the World Championships in:
(a) Oslo.
(b) Warsaw.
(c) Helsinki.
(d) Edinburgh.

3. How does Lance feel after talking with Houston doctors?
(a) Angry.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Disappointed.
(d) Elated.

4. What do all doctors agree upon with regards to Lance's brain lesions?
(a) They will impair his balance.
(b) They require radiation.
(c) He needs another MRI.
(d) They require surgery.

5. The chemo protocol proposed to Lance at Indianapolis would aggressively attack the cancer while:
(a) Strengthening him physically.
(b) Removing any new tumors.
(c) Not harming his body as adversely.
(d) Giving him plenty of rest.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does young Lance do in the Ironkids competition he enters?

2. What personal obstacles do Kik and Lance need to overcome to become parents?

3. 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:

4. How does Lance regard his stepfather, Terry Armstrong?

5. At the World Championships in Norway, Lance becomes the:

Short Essay Questions

1. What reckless behavior almost prevents Lance from racing in a triathlon he's been training for? What is the final outcome?

2. Why does Lance want to quit racing at times?

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

4. What propels Lance to consult with a doctor?

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

6. What advice does Lance seek from his mother and friends regarding cancer treatment?

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

8. Why does Lance ignore signs that something is terribly wrong with his body?

9. Who is Jim Hoyt, and what is his relationship to Lance?

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

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