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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lance runs a red light on his bike, is hit by a car, and is treated at the hospital, what do doctors say?

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

3. When Lance arrives at the hospital in preparation for surgery to remove a cancerous growth, what is he hoping for?

4. What do Houston doctors feel about Lance riding again?

5. Why won't Motorola pay for Lance's treatments?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

9. In addition to covering his journey as a cancer survivor, what other main aspects of Lance Armstrong's life does the book discuss?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast what Lance is like -- his personality, attitude, physical demeanor, temperament, goals, and so on -- before having cancer and after becoming a cancer survivor.

Essay Topic 2

Even though this book deals with the very serious topic of cancer, it could be called "A Series of Fortunate Events" because the protagonist survives despite his very slim chances of beating the disease. Outline the series of decisions and events that lead Lance and his medical team to save his life and restore his quality of life.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the hardships Lance experienced as a child.

1. How did these challenges shape his personality?

2. How did they help forge his strength?

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