In the chapter prologue, Mrs. R. suffered from ________ brought on by ________
A) tinnitus; a genetic disorder
B) seizures; alcoholism
C) seizures; a brain tumor
D) impaired vision; years of reading under low-light conditions
E) headaches; excessive caffeine intake
Answer: C
Rationale: In the chapter prologue, Mrs. R. suffered from seizures brought on by a brain tumor.
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