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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 does Jim Hoyt become involved with Lance's foundation?

2. Where do Lance's chemotherapy treatments take place?

3. When he sees the large crowds at press events in the United States, how does Lance feel?

4. Even though Lance goes away on a speaking engagement, he constantly:

5. What race do Kik and friends get Lance to commit to before he gives it all up?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Where is Lance two weeks before his baby is due?

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

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

6. After Cofidis dissolves Lance's contract, who offers Lance a racing contract?

7. Describe Lance's chemotherapy treatment.

8. As Kik and Lance continue to work together on his foundation, what do they discover about one another?

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

10. Who keeps Lance company throughout his chemotherapy treatments?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is foreshadowing used in this book as a tool to indicate events that are to come? Cite three specific examples of foreshadowing, elaborating upon each.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze Lance Armstrong in terms of the following roles:

1. Fierce athlete.

2. Loyal friend.

3. Tour de France champion.

4. Proud father.

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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