View a FREE sample

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Lance's mother when she gives birth to him?

2. What treatment plan does Lance opt for?

3. After Lance's press conference, Cofidis calls Lance to:

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What sports does Lance excel in as a child and teenager?

7. What does Lance's mother do when she learns her son has cancer?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

By the end of the story, it becomes evident that some of Lance's "enemies" actually serve as his "teachers" in the long run. Cite two examples from the book of how a supposed enemy turns out to play the role of teacher, offering Lance valuable life lessons.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the relationship Lance has with his mother during his childhood, teen years, and adult years.

1. What lessons does she help teach him?

2. In what ways does she support him?

3. In what ways is she a "hero" in this story?

4. Would Lance have made it as far in life without the support of his mother? Validate your answer with examples.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the two women who play major roles in Lance's life story: his mother and his wife.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 833 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample