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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Ten through Thirteen.

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) Dull.
(b) Atypical.
(c) Boring.
(d) Classical.

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) Anger.
(b) Euphoria.
(c) Disorder.
(d) Sadness.

3. One man experienced a ________ sensation in his left foot during the course of a migraine.
(a) Pain.
(b) Trembling.
(c) Tickling.
(d) Tingling.

4. What happens to Reymond every three to four weeks, according to the notes of Sacks in the beginning of this book?
(a) New patients.
(b) A new pill.
(c) A new study.
(d) Migraines.

5. Throughout time, there have been theories about the contractions of _________ and how this might relate to migraines.
(a) Arteries.
(b) Arms.
(c) Legs.
(d) Muscles.

Short Answer Questions

1. __________ migraines are always present in those who have cases of severe nausea along with their pain.

2. Sacks has found the the cause of some monthly migraines for women might be the result of a new ____________ regimen.

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

4. Sacks uses the analogy of ________ to try to explain what he means by the way that migraines are never typical.

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

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