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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. When Lance returns to racing as a cancer survivor, what does he struggle with?

2. What is the Amstel Gold Race?

3. What positive change does Lance notice in his post-cancer body?

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

5. How does Jim Hoyt become involved with Lance's foundation?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Lance's chemotherapy treatment.

2. What does Lance learn about his post-cancer body as he trains in the mountains for the Tour de France?

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

4. What is the Ride for the Roses?

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

6. How is the U.S. Postal Team that Lance races with regarded at the start of the Tour de France?

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

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

9. Describe Lance's first interactions with Kik.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Even though this book deals with the very serious topic of cancer, it could be called "A Series of Fortunate Events" because the protagonist survives despite his very slim chances of beating the disease. Outline the series of decisions and events that lead Lance and his medical team to save his life and restore his quality of life.

Essay Topic 2

Explain how beating cancer prepares Lance for the race of his life, the Tour de France.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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