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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 Jeff Garvey?

2. What does Lance attempt to do in between chemotherapy cycles?

3. What is the Amstel Gold Race?

4. What is the name of Lance's and Kik's first baby?

5. When Alain Bondue talks with Lance, he tries to:

Short Essay Questions

1. When Lance trains in Boone, North Carolina, what change in attitude does he develop?

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

3. While Lance focuses on getting into shape and training for the Tour de France, what does Kik focus on?

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

5. In between chemotherapy cycles, what does Lance do back in Austin?

6. After Lance and Kik marry, where does Lance finally make his official racing return?

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

8. Who is LaTrice, and how does she help Lance?

9. Who is Miguel Indurain, and what does he say about Lance Armstrong?

10. Who keeps Lance company throughout his chemotherapy treatments?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

In what ways are the following individuals there for Lance during his times of need?

1. His chemotherapy nurse LaTrice.

2. His manager Bill Stapleton.

3. His wife Kristin.

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