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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. What does Lance see as he approaches the finish line of his first Tour de France?

2. How many cycles of chemotherapy does Lance have to go through?

3. After winning his first Tour de France, Lance is flown back to the United States by whom?

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

5. Who wins the coveted yellow jersey at the end of the first stage of the Tour de France?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Miguel Indurain, and what does he say about Lance Armstrong?

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

4. Describe Lance's first interactions with Kik.

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

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

7. Describe Lance's chemotherapy treatment.

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

9. Who is Kik, and how does Lance meet her?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

During his teen years, Lance finds that his growing career as an athlete is met with resistance by the culture in which he lives. Explain how Lance overcomes rejection and other obstacles he faces as a teenager from his community and his school. Do these obstacles give him more determination to succeed? Support your answer with examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Explain how the bicycle is used in "It's Not About The Bike" as a metaphor in Lance's life for the following:

1. Expanding horizons.

2. Personal growth.

3. Success and triumph.

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