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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. Sacks notes that those who suffer from _________ migraines experience the onset of an attack at fairly regular periods though the times vary from one patient to another.
(a) Boring.
(b) Atypical.
(c) Dull.
(d) Classical.

2. Sacks does not believe there is a connection with _________ being a part of the chemical reaction that takes place during a headache.
(a) Pollution.
(b) Movements.
(c) Digestion.
(d) Histamines.

3. Another uncommon drug therapy for migraines which has been prescribed by Sacks is _____________.
(a) Amphetamines.
(b) Downers.
(c) Weight loss drugs.
(d) Psychotropics.

4. Sacks has found the the cause of some monthly migraines for women might be the result of a new ____________ regimen.
(a) Food.
(b) Hormone treatment.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Exercise.

5. The _________ of a person who is suffering from a migraine becomes an important part of the study of migraines, according to Sacks.
(a) Lifestyle.
(b) Family.
(c) Behavior.
(d) Mannerisms.

Short Answer Questions

1. The fight or flight response is still present in _________, even if it seems to be less overt in the daily behaviors.

2. Some people will have troubles understanding __________ as a result of an aura which precedes a migraine.

3. A person who is self destructive might desire self __________ so that he can continue to hurt himself.

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

5. The woman that the man thought he was talking to was _______, while it was actually his secretary.

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