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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 finally asks one of his doctors how bad his odds had been with cancer, he learns that doctors had given him what survival chance?

2. Who is Kelly Davidson?

3. What does Kik have to endure in order to become pregnant?

4. Who comes to watch Lance's last time trial at the Tour de France, riding in the team car?

5. In the midst of celebrating Lance's Tour de France victory, what do Kik and Lance focus on?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Lance's first interactions with Kik.

2. Describe Lance's chemotherapy treatment.

3. What is the Ride for the Roses?

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

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

6. After Lance starts racing again as a cancer survivor, why does he become discouraged and depressed?

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

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

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

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

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

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?"

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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