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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. What line of work is Kik in?
2. Who wins the coveted yellow jersey at the end of the first stage of the Tour de France?
3. What is the name of Lance's and Kik's first baby?
4. While Lance focuses on training and eating right for the Tour de France, Kik focuses on what?
5. How does Lance react when he learns that his lead at the Tour de France is causing a frenzy back in the United States?
Short Essay Questions
1. While Lance focuses on getting into shape and training for the Tour de France, what does Kik focus on?
2. Who keeps Lance company throughout his chemotherapy treatments?
3. What does Lance learn about his post-cancer body as he trains in the mountains for the Tour de France?
4. What does Lance say about children -- in particular, children with cancer?
5. How is the U.S. Postal Team that Lance races with regarded at the start of the Tour de France?
6. What is the Ride for the Roses?
7. After Lance and Kik marry, where does Lance finally make his official racing return?
8. Who is LaTrice, and how does she help Lance?
9. When Lance wins his first Tour de France, what does he see as he crosses the finish line?
10. In between chemotherapy cycles, what does Lance do back in Austin?
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
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 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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