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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. Sacks has found the the cause of some monthly migraines for women might be the result of a new ____________ regimen.
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Hormone treatment.
(c) Food.
(d) Exercise.

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

3. Sacks does point out in this section that many people believe that migraines are _______________ in nature.
(a) Spontaneous.
(b) Forward.
(c) Aggressive.
(d) Debilitating.

4. One case study of a man with headaches points out that he doesn't like to discuss his feelings of __________ as they are related to his migraines.
(a) Sadness.
(b) Excitement.
(c) Nervousness.
(d) Anger.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Sacks' mind, there is no reason to believe that ________ do not suffer from migraines as well, according to his logic.

2. The need for the __________ mentality is more evident in the animal world because of the need for biological survival.

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

4. Sacks says that _________ may prompt a migraine or might be a part of the unit of the overall event.

5. 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.

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