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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. How old is Lance's mother when she gives birth to him?
2. Why won't Motorola pay for Lance's treatments?
3. Who is Linda Mooneyham?
4. What are the chances that Lance will survive his cancer?
5. Why is Lance sent to see a urologist, Dr. Jim Reeves?
Short Essay Questions
1. At what point in his life does Lance begin to feel real fear?
2. Who is Lance Armstrong, and for what is he best known?
3. What propels Lance to consult with a doctor?
4. What hope does Dr. Steven Wolf offer Lance regarding his treatment options?
5. What advice does Lance seek from his mother and friends regarding cancer treatment?
6. How does Lance's outlook change when he learns he has tumors in his brain?
7. What issues does Lance run into with health insurance as he goes into treatments to combat cancer?
8. Who is Moreno Argentin, and how does he regard Lance Armstrong?
9. What reckless behavior almost prevents Lance from racing in a triathlon he's been training for? What is the final outcome?
10. In addition to covering his journey as a cancer survivor, what other main aspects of Lance Armstrong's life does the book discuss?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Explain why Lance states in his book that, given a choice between being a Tour de France winner and a cancer survivor, he would choose cancer. How has he grown, spiritually and emotionally, from his battle with cancer? What does cancer teach him about life?
Essay Topic 3
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.
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