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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Those that are told to lighten up on their ________ are much more likely to ignore this advice than to take it from a physician.
(a) Food intake.
(b) Exercise.
(c) Ambition.
(d) Awards.

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

3. Symptomatic drugs include _________, according to the treatment methods and history of Sacks.
(a) Downers.
(b) Herbal drugs.
(c) Analgesics.
(d) Uppers.

4. The fact that visual ___________ are so common makes their presence fascinating to researchers.
(a) Symptoms.
(b) Hallucinations.
(c) Pains.
(d) Sounds.

5. After a migraine, there is a period described as a _________, which often lasts around three hours after the pain subsides.
(a) Break.
(b) Rebirth.
(c) Truth.
(d) Power.

6. 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) Digestion.
(c) Histamines.
(d) Pollution.

7. To deny a migraine sufferer the use of ___________ would be cruel, according to Sacks in this book.
(a) Drugs.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Hot baths.
(d) Illegal drugs.

8. It might be necessary to adjust one's ________ in order to reduce the effects of flickering lights in one's environment.
(a) Television.
(b) Light bulbs.
(c) Headrest.
(d) Glasses.

9. In Sacks' mind, there is no reason to believe that ________ do not suffer from migraines as well, according to his logic.
(a) Animals.
(b) Comatose patients.
(c) Plants.
(d) Babies.

10. What is NOT one of the basic pieces of advice that Sacks offers for those who are suffering from migraines?
(a) Eat chocolate.
(b) Get rest.
(c) Get sufficient exercise.
(d) Go on a holiday.

11. 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) Activity.
(b) Medication.
(c) Serious pain.
(d) Therapy.

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

13. Sometimes, ______ management strategies are necessary in order to prevent and to manage migraines, according to Sacks.
(a) Risk.
(b) Family.
(c) Book.
(d) Outside.

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

15. Sacks also suggests that __________ not be overlooked as a possible treatment for the pain of migraines.
(a) Milk.
(b) Caffeine.
(c) Food.
(d) Alcohol.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is identified as crude images among the possible visualizations that a patient can see during their migraine attack?

2. An herbal remedy that Sacks has sometimes prescribed in order to treat migraines includes __________.

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

4. Careful monitoring of __________ will also be helpful for those who want to make sure they are minimizing their risk of migraines.

5. Many of the patterns that are created are often _________, according to Sacks, which is why further research is needed.

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