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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. One woman was described as being ____________, though her symptoms were actually more a part of a migraine.
(a) Normal.
(b) Crazy.
(c) Cancerous.
(d) Menopausal.

2. There is a tendency in migraines to have __________ connections, according to the findings of Sacks.
(a) Environmental.
(b) Movement.
(c) Family.
(d) Pain.

3. Poor or unusual _______ conditions have also been blamed for migraines though that might only be a part of the issue.
(a) Food.
(b) Weather.
(c) Living.
(d) Family.

4. Severe _________ may also be the only symptom of a migraine, but it may also exist as an isolated symptom.
(a) Hunger.
(b) Drowsiness.
(c) Pain.
(d) Anger.

5. When ________ happens and it is not followed by a headache, it can be confusing and misinterpreted by the person experiencing it.
(a) Nausea.
(b) A dream.
(c) A pain.
(d) An aura.

Short Answer Questions

1. Physicians, according to Sacks, often make ______ decisions based on impertinent, improper, and irresponsible interpretations.

2. ________ often has a derogatory connotation and may require additional discussion among researchers.

3. One man experienced a ________ sensation in his left foot during the course of a migraine.

4. Sacks points out there are many ___________ toward many diseases and migraines are no exception to this finding.

5. That migraines might have a role in one's life is the _________, rather than the rule, according to Sacks.

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