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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 points out that some migraines tend to present themselves as a ________, from the earliest signs to the aftereffects.
(a) Unit.
(b) Package.
(c) Condition.
(d) Syndrome.

2. Sacks proposes that a person who seems to be _______ may also be trying to be self destructive to their body and minds.
(a) Accident prone.
(b) Terrified.
(c) In pain a lot.
(d) Avoidant.

3. __________ emotions, exercise, and excitement are also regularly blamed for migraines though Sacks thinks this is only a part of the answer.
(a) Quick.
(b) Violent.
(c) Excessive.
(d) Poor.

4. The combination of _________ in the case of the woman with the impotent husband and the delinquent child might cause her headaches.
(a) Sharing living space.
(b) Stresses.
(c) Genetics.
(d) Foods.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The woman that the man thought he was talking to was _______, while it was actually his secretary.

2. Sensory _________ is one of the categories of aural symptoms that the patient may experience.

3. A person who is self destructive might desire self __________ so that he can continue to hurt himself.

4. Some researchers believe that a migraine is akin to a ________, with being a release reaction to a specific situation.

5. The initial ________ with a patient might be limited, but this should not be the only step in diagnosis and treatment.

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