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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Six through Nine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Some people ascribe to the idea that a migraine may just be a/an ___________ reaction to the rest of the world.
(a) Outright.
(b) Accidental.
(c) Painful.
(d) Allergic.

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

3. What is always present to some degree, even if it varies from one migraine case to another?
(a) Depression.
(b) Nausea.
(c) Anger.
(d) Tremors.

4. _________ also seems to be related to migraines, though it is thought to not be causally related, according to most researchers.
(a) Genetic disturbances.
(b) Weight gain.
(c) Disabilities.
(d) Heart attacks.

5. What kinds of headaches might wake up a patient in the middle of the night, according to studies?
(a) Terror.
(b) Cluster.
(c) Movement.
(d) Migraine.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many areas of aural symptoms does Sacks point out to be the case for most patients?

2. What is caused by the arterial pulses and pressure on the affected artery can help during a migraine?

3. A precordial migraine is one in which _________ pain is the only symptom of the migraine attack, according to Sacks.

4. One woman was described as being ____________, though her symptoms were actually more a part of a migraine.

5. Finally, there may be disorders of perception, __________, and memory during the course of aural symptoms.

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