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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. The woman that the man thought he was talking to was _______, while it was actually his secretary.
(a) His brother.
(b) His wife.
(c) His boss.
(d) His mother.

2. The symptoms of a migraine, as described in this chapter, include a feeling of _______ as well as the classic symptoms of migraine which are present in this section.
(a) Sadness.
(b) Anger.
(c) Disorder.
(d) Euphoria.

3. ________ is a Chinese food additive which has been linked to many migraine cases, and in causing migraines throughout one's life.
(a) Lemongrass.
(b) MSG.
(c) Cinnamon.
(d) Allspice.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sacks ask migraine patients to do in order to see if they can determine a cause or a condition which might lead to migraines?

2. But on the other hand, some feel that those who suffer from migraines might be ____________ to suffer from allergies and motion sickness.

3. Some patients will describe severe __________ as the main symptom of their migraine attack, leading to a different definition of migraine.

4. Poor or unusual _______ conditions have also been blamed for migraines though that might only be a part of the issue.

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

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