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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. At the World Championships in Norway, Lance becomes the:

2. Who is Fabio Casartelli and what is his association with Lance?

3. Lance is invited to compete in the 1990 Junior World Championship in:

4. When Lance's body starts to show signs of illness, he is in the middle of:

5. In "Before and After," what does Lance say causes him to become a different person in one afternoon?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Lance's outlook change when he learns he has tumors in his brain?

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

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

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

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

7. Why does Lance need to bank his sperm prior to undergoing treatment for cancer?

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

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

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 experience of cancer transforms the protagonist. Explain how experiencing and surviving the disease enables Lance to forge his deep sense of conviction and helps him connect to his heart.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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.

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