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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. Who is Rick Parker?

2. How does Dr. Steven Wolf encourage Lance?

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

4. Who offers to contact Lance's mom and tell her about his cancer when he cannot do it himself?

5. What do all doctors agree upon with regards to Lance's brain lesions?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What propels Lance to consult with a doctor?

5. What Tour de France victory does Lance enjoy at the age of twenty-one?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The book title states that "it's not about the bike." What, then, is "it" about? Pinpoint three major themes carried throughout this book, and explain how these themes rank in importance from Lance Armstrong's perspective.

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 how Lance applies personal attributes he developed as an athlete, such as strength, determination, drive, and perseverance, towards championing causes for cancer victims and raising money for cancer research.

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