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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Fourteen through Sixteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Some people will have troubles understanding __________ as a result of an aura which precedes a migraine.
(a) Music.
(b) Language.
(c) Movement.
(d) Decisions.

2. Sacks says that there are some patients who will not allow him to treat them in any other way, he will only treat patients in 'the only way they ________.'
(a) Try.
(b) Allow.
(c) Understand.
(d) Manage.

3. __________ emotions, exercise, and excitement are also regularly blamed for migraines though Sacks thinks this is only a part of the answer.
(a) Quick.
(b) Poor.
(c) Violent.
(d) Excessive.

4. Some doctors and researchers are concerned about the possibility of _______ as a result of migraines.
(a) No quality of life.
(b) Strokes.
(c) Brain damage.
(d) Seizure conditions.

5. The ________ with which the patient should be seen depends on the tendency toward the migraines, according to Sacks.
(a) Frequency.
(b) Ability.
(c) Understanding.
(d) Action.

Short Answer Questions

1. Migraines and seizures are linked on both a _________ and genetic basis, according to Sacks in this book.

2. In the case of menstrual migraines, Sacks points out that _________ may be helpful in controlling the pain.

3. Sacks points out that many doctors and patients are still looking for the _____________ to help with migraine pain management.

4. What does Sacks ask migraine patients to do in order to see if they can determine a cause or a condition which might lead to migraines?

5. Sacks also suggests that __________ not be overlooked as a possible treatment for the pain of migraines.

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