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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 Lance help his good friend, Stacy Pounds, who is dying from lung cancer?

2. During chemo, the focus of Lance's healing revolves around what?

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

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

5. When Lance devotes himself to the foundation, people ask him about cycling. What does he say?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Lance's first interactions with Kik.

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

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

5. How do Lance's friends and manager react when he wants to quit racing completely and make an official announcement?

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

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

8. Describe the day of the birth of Lance's first child.

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

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

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

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 3

Paint a portrait of Lance Armstrong in terms of:

1. A hero people look up to and find inspiration from.

2. A human being with issues and flaws.

How is Lance able to embody both descriptions simultaneously? How does he fit the role of "imperfect hero?"

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