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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through In Somewhat Indifferent Health.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What were the Tripos?
(a) Written exams.
(b) A secret society.
(c) Oral exams.
(d) Physical evaluations.

2. Who gave Ramanujan money to study in Madras?
(a) His parents.
(b) His in-laws.
(c) A patron.
(d) A relative.

3. What does Kanigel say Ramanujan disliked as a child?
(a) Holidays.
(b) His family.
(c) Other children.
(d) Teachers.

4. How does Kanigel describe English society from Ramanujan's point-of-view?
(a) Malicious.
(b) Homogenous.
(c) Rarefied.
(d) Effete.

5. When did Ramanujan win a scholarship for his math skills?
(a) After middle school.
(b) During high school.
(c) After college.
(d) After high school.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what extent does Kanigel say Ramanujan blended in with Cambridge society?

2. How did Ramanujan respond to Hardy's request for proofs?

3. What did Ramanujan need to do now that he was married?

4. Who was Komalatammal?

5. When did Ramanujan die?

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