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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 researchers actually believe that migraines make a person __________ to other diseases and to other conditions.
(a) Avoidant.
(b) Prone.
(c) Ignorant.
(d) Immune.

2. An herbal remedy that Sacks has sometimes prescribed in order to treat migraines includes __________.
(a) Belladonna.
(b) Lavender.
(c) Valerian.
(d) Kava.

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

4. But on the other hand, some feel that those who suffer from migraines might be ____________ to suffer from allergies and motion sickness.
(a) Less likely.
(b) More likely.
(c) Unable.
(d) Just as likely.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is always present to some degree, even if it varies from one migraine case to another?

2. When ________ happens and it is not followed by a headache, it can be confusing and misinterpreted by the person experiencing it.

3. __________ migraines are always present in those who have cases of severe nausea along with their pain.

4. _________ also seems to be related to migraines, though it is thought to not be causally related, according to most researchers.

5. What happens to Reymond every three to four weeks, according to the notes of Sacks in the beginning of this book?

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