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

2. There are _____ and transitional attacks of migraines which can make it difficult for a doctor or researcher to decide on a diagnosis of migraine.
(a) Hybrid.
(b) Moving.
(c) Energetic.
(d) Flawed.

3. Migraines may very well take on the particular aspects of the ________ though it may never be clear what prompts the unit as a whole.
(a) Sufferer.
(b) Home.
(c) Life.
(d) Pain.

4. ________ turned inward on oneself, might also create a situation for a migraine to occur.
(a) Anxiety.
(b) Hostility.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Sadness.

5. The intensity of pain of a migraine might be relieved by manual __________ of the arteries which are being affected.
(a) Aggression.
(b) Compression.
(c) Movement.
(d) Stimulation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Some doctors and researchers are concerned about the possibility of _______ as a result of migraines.

2. Throughout time, there have been theories about the contractions of _________ and how this might relate to migraines.

3. There are a number of problems that are created by the myriad of _________ that a migraine might cause, according to Sacks.

4. What is NOT one of the things that are listed in the possible visual sensory hallucinations that one might experience?

5. __________ emotions, exercise, and excitement are also regularly blamed for migraines though Sacks thinks this is only a part of the answer.

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