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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. Why does Alain Bondue want to talk with Bill Stapleton, Lance's manager?
(a) To complain about Lance's attitude.
(b) To say additional chemo may be needed.
(c) To discuss plans for a documentary.
(d) To discuss a pay cut.

2. Even though others are impressed with Lance's performance upon his return to pro cycling as a cancer survivor, how does he feel about his performance?
(a) He feels nobody understands how challenging it is for him to race now.
(b) He feels that he needs to push himself harder.
(c) He feels depressed because he wants to be a winner.
(d) He feels it's the absolute worst performance of his life.

3. What does Lance realize when he begins training for the Tour de France as a cancer survivor but ends up in several crashes?
(a) He needs to take a break and then come back to training.
(b) He needs a new bike.
(c) He needs help lifting his curse.
(d) He needs to work on his technique and confidence.

4. Why is Lance flown back to the United States following his first Tour de France victory?
(a) So he can do some American press.
(b) To reconcile with his father.
(c) To meet with top dignitaries.
(d) For much needed rest.

5. Even though Lance is busy with his foundation and cancer appears to be behind him, what is he afraid of?
(a) The cancer returning.
(b) His foundation failing.
(c) His father coming back to his life.
(d) Getting too close to Kik.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lance call Kristin Richard "Kik?"

2. Lance confesses that chemotherapy can make a person feel:

3. In between chemotherapy cycles, where does Lance go?

4. When Lance and his wife move to France, where do they live?

5. In the "Kik" chapter, what does Lance pour his time and energy into?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Miguel Indurain, and what does he say about Lance Armstrong?

2. When Lance wins his first Tour de France, what does he see as he crosses the finish line?

3. When Lance trains in Boone, North Carolina, what change in attitude does he develop?

4. In between chemotherapy cycles, what does Lance do back in Austin?

5. When Lance works on getting his foundation going, why is he reluctant to ride competitively again?

6. How do Lance's friends and manager react when he wants to quit racing completely and make an official announcement?

7. While Lance focuses on getting into shape and training for the Tour de France, what does Kik focus on?

8. After they marry, why do Kik and Lance move to Europe?

9. What is the Ride for the Roses?

10. Who keeps Lance company throughout his chemotherapy treatments?

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