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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The medical _________ in this section of the book might be overwhelming to some readers.
(a) Terminology.
(b) Researchers.
(c) Access.
(d) Data.

2. Sacks does not believe there is a connection with _________ being a part of the chemical reaction that takes place during a headache.
(a) Movements.
(b) Pollution.
(c) Digestion.
(d) Histamines.

3. The reaction to a migraine does not need to be uniquely _________, according to the way Sacks feels about the subject.
(a) Emotional.
(b) Scientific.
(c) Animal.
(d) Human.

4. Sacks describes the idea of a migraine to be __________, in his opinion, though others may not share it.
(a) Painful.
(b) Undiagnosable.
(c) Enthralling.
(d) Exciting.

5. As a result of older theories, the practice of __________ became quite popular to help those who were suffering from migraines.
(a) Blood letting.
(b) Stretching.
(c) Hanging upside down.
(d) Pain medication.

6. Another uncommon drug therapy for migraines which has been prescribed by Sacks is _____________.
(a) Psychotropics.
(b) Amphetamines.
(c) Weight loss drugs.
(d) Downers.

7. When a patient realizes he will have less pain when he fights off a severe attack, he is more likely to choose to undergo a brief bout of ___________.
(a) Therapy.
(b) Serious pain.
(c) Medication.
(d) Activity.

8. Instead of a fight or flight reactions, one can also take a ________ position within a situation.
(a) Aggressive.
(b) Neutral.
(c) Boring.
(d) Submissive.

9. Sacks uses the analogy of ________ to try to explain what he means by the way that migraines are never typical.
(a) Eating.
(b) Hiding.
(c) Swimming.
(d) Walking.

10. Into how many categories does Sacks divide the drugs that are available for the treatment of migraines?
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Ten.

11. A _________ migraine may be nothing more than a reaction to the rage that a patient is feeling, which can lead to pain.
(a) Expressive.
(b) Rage.
(c) Classic.
(d) True.

12. The later interviews with a patient should delve more deeply into the _________ of the patient so as to discern the best possible treatment.
(a) Mood.
(b) Life.
(c) Children.
(d) Spouse.

13. The _________ of a person who is suffering from a migraine becomes an important part of the study of migraines, according to Sacks.
(a) Mannerisms.
(b) Family.
(c) Behavior.
(d) Lifestyle.

14. Some of the visual disturbances which occur during a migraine can also be seen after the usage of __________ or cannabis.
(a) Meth.
(b) Cocaine.
(c) Peyote.
(d) Mescaline.

15. In some cases, all three of the possible hallucinations can be seen during a single migraine ________, according to the author.
(a) Year.
(b) Week.
(c) Event.
(d) Lifetime.

Short Answer Questions

1. Studies fail to prove indications of a relationship between __________ causes and migraines, so Sacks does not believe this to be a valid cause.

2. Sacks describes the ________ and the passive reactions to situations in the animal world as a part of his discussion.

3. A drug may need to be taken ________ if there is severe vomiting present during a migraine episode.

4. Sacks says that the best migraine clinic was one in which a patient was told to lie down in a darkened room with _______ and aspirin.

5. The _________ migraine is one that comes to light when a patient is highly emotional and tends toward intense rage.

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