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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. Migraines and seizures are linked on both a _________ and genetic basis, according to Sacks in this book.
(a) Constitutional.
(b) Food.
(c) Wine.
(d) Hydration.

2. Sacks says there is no way to predict every stage of a migraine as the migraine is, by definition, __________ in nature.
(a) Angry.
(b) Chaotic.
(c) Truthful.
(d) Deafening.

3. What is NOT one of the basic pieces of advice that Sacks offers for those who are suffering from migraines?
(a) Go on a holiday.
(b) Eat chocolate.
(c) Get sufficient exercise.
(d) Get rest.

4. The 53-year-old woman who is studied in this section reports a feeling of ______ right before the onset of her migraine.
(a) Sadness.
(b) Rage.
(c) Well being.
(d) Grief.

5. Some patients will simply seek out a _________ when they don't like the advice that they hear.
(a) New set of symptoms.
(b) New home.
(c) New medication.
(d) New physician.

Short Answer Questions

1. The advice that Sacks gives patients, as referenced in #125, has been around since the time of __________, according to the author.

2. __________ emotions, exercise, and excitement are also regularly blamed for migraines though Sacks thinks this is only a part of the answer.

3. The ________ who was restricted from normal social activities might be suffering from migraines as a result of depression.

4. The need for the __________ mentality is more evident in the animal world because of the need for biological survival.

5. ________ turned inward on oneself, might also create a situation for a migraine to occur.

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