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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. Instead of giving Houston doctors a definitive answer, Lance and his mother do what?
(a) Fly to San Diego to speak with specialists there.
(b) Head to Dallas to be with relatives.
(c) Fly to Indiana to speak with specialists there.
(d) Head back to Austin to clear their minds.

2. The triathlons that Lance does extremely well in combines which three sports?
(a) Cycling, running, skating.
(b) Swimming, diving, gymnastics.
(c) Cycling, skating, soccer.
(d) Swimming, running, cycling.

3. What do Houston doctors feel about Lance riding again?
(a) They feel he shouldn't be thinking about this now.
(b) They think he will.
(c) They don't care one way or another.
(d) They doubt he will.

4. Why does Lance hold a press conference near the start of his cancer treatments?
(a) To assure the world he is fine and will race as planned.
(b) His cycling contract mandates that he do this.
(c) Too many false rumors have been flying around.
(d) To let the world know he has cancer and won't be racing.

5. What does Dr. Wolf recommend that Lance do?
(a) Talk to his spiritual leader about his decision.
(b) Get a second opinion from a specialist at Indiana University.
(c) Leave Houston immediately.
(d) Seek treatment at UCSD School of Medicine.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What relationship does Lance have with his mother?

3. Why do Lance and his mother feel uncomfortable with the plan proposed by Houston doctors?

4. In addition to struggling to finish races, what else does Lance struggle with?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What decision does Lance make about his treatment options?

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

3. Explain where Lance is in his life when signs of cancer appear.

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

5. Why are Lance and his mother concerned about the aggressive treatment plan that Houston doctors propose?

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

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

8. What propels Lance to consult with a doctor?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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