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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 LaTrice?

2. During Lance's chemo treatment, which friend spends as much time with him as possible?

3. Once Lance is done with chemotherapy, what does he start working on?

4. Who is Bobby Julich?

5. What does Lance notice about cancer patients who are children?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lance say about children -- in particular, children with cancer?

2. When Lance wins his first Tour de France, what does he see as he crosses the finish line?

3. Who keeps Lance company throughout his chemotherapy treatments?

4. Describe how Lance Armstrong and his mentor, Jim Hoyt, reconcile.

5. Describe Lance's first interactions with Kik.

6. Who is Kik, and how does Lance meet her?

7. After they marry, why do Kik and Lance move to Europe?

8. When Lance works on getting his foundation going, why is he reluctant to ride competitively again?

9. What bad news do Lance and his manager, Bill Stapleton, receive from Cofidis?

10. How is Lance received in the United States after winning his first Tour de France?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain how the bicycle is used in "It's Not About The Bike" as a metaphor in Lance's life for the following:

1. Expanding horizons.

2. Personal growth.

3. Success and triumph.

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

Using examples, explain how the following events were healing for Lance after he beat cancer:

1. Meeting Kik.

2. Organizing the Ride for the Roses.

3. Starting his cancer foundation.

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