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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Survivorship.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Lance finally consult with a doctor after his symptoms appear?
(a) His coach, girlfriend, and best friends urge him to go.
(b) He goes in for an annual checkup.
(c) He gets medical insurance.
(d) His symptoms and pain have grown severe.

2. Why does Lance hold a press conference near the start of his cancer treatments?
(a) To let the world know he has cancer and won't be racing.
(b) His cycling contract mandates that he do this.
(c) To assure the world he is fine and will race as planned.
(d) Too many false rumors have been flying around.

3. How does Bill Stapleton respond to what Alain Bondue tells him in private while Lance is undergoing chemo?
(a) Tells him to talk with Lance about it.
(b) Grows angry.
(c) Tells him to do what he has to do.
(d) Grows deeply sad.

4. In "Before and After," what does Lance say causes him to become a different person in one afternoon?
(a) Being abandoned by his coach.
(b) Cancer diagnosis.
(c) Meeting Kik.
(d) Losing a race.

5. In addition to struggling to finish races, what else does Lance struggle with?
(a) His weight.
(b) Dealing with competitors.
(c) Talking to reporters.
(d) Finding time for a social life.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Before and After," what concern does Lance express regarding his mother?

2. Why does Alain Bondue want to talk with Bill Stapleton, Lance's manager?

3. What does Lance's manager, Bill Stapleton, say about quitting cycling as a cancer survivor?

4. Even though others are impressed with Lance's performance upon his return to pro cycling as a cancer survivor, how does he feel about his performance?

5. Who offers to contact Lance's mom and tell her about his cancer when he cannot do it himself?

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