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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Three through Five.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A precordial migraine is one in which _________ pain is the only symptom of the migraine attack, according to Sacks.
(a) Head.
(b) Leg.
(c) Chest.
(d) Arm.

2. Unusual __________ occur in about one tenth of patients, according to the descriptions in the book.
(a) Word patterns.
(b) Bowel movements.
(c) Movements.
(d) Colors.

3. What is caused by the arterial pulses and pressure on the affected artery can help during a migraine?
(a) Heat.
(b) Throbbing.
(c) Rapid heartbeat.
(d) Anger.

4. What is NOT one of the things that are listed in the possible visual sensory hallucinations that one might experience?
(a) Geometric figures.
(b) Flashbacks.
(c) Stars.
(d) Flashing lights.

5. One patient believes there are small _________ in the room with him, even when there are not.
(a) Indians.
(b) Children.
(c) Monsters.
(d) Mice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the man begin to use when he realized that sneezing might be able to relieve his migraine pain?

2. Some people will continue on with their lives during a migraine, though they will still contend with __________ at some point.

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

4. Severe _________ may also be the only symptom of a migraine, but it may also exist as an isolated symptom.

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

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