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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Ten through Thirteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the physicist du Bois Reymond from, according to the descriptions in this manuscript?
(a) Spain.
(b) Hungary.
(c) Austria.
(d) Germany.

2. Some migraine patients may also hear noises, such as a low growl or a _________ as a part of their hallucinations.
(a) Scream.
(b) Rumble.
(c) Mumble.
(d) Giggle.

3. Sacks proposes that a person who seems to be _______ may also be trying to be self destructive to their body and minds.
(a) Accident prone.
(b) Terrified.
(c) In pain a lot.
(d) Avoidant.

4. How many areas of aural symptoms does Sacks point out to be the case for most patients?
(a) Ten.
(b) Five.
(c) Six.
(d) Three.

5. _______ are unable to express pain, so Sacks says they are not useful in terms of studying migraines and how they affect the body.
(a) Comatose.
(b) Already sick patients.
(c) Animals.
(d) Babies.

Short Answer Questions

1. The medical _________ in this section of the book might be overwhelming to some readers.

2. Sacks does think there may be a link between having ________ and cyclical vomiting as a child and migraines.

3. Sacks believes that a single _________ or series of them might actually drive the entire migraine episode.

4. What does the answer to #31 typically precede, according to previous case studies in Sacks' research?

5. Sacks has found the the cause of some monthly migraines for women might be the result of a new ____________ regimen.

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