The Man Who Knew Infinity: A Life of the Genius, Ramanujan Quiz Questions | Quiz: Chapter 2 Ranging with Delight

Quiz: Chapter 2 Ranging with Delight

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. Who wrote 'A Synopsis of Elementary Results in Pure and Applied Mathematics'?
a) George Carr.
b) Frank Nelson Cole.
c) Enrico Betti.
d) William George Horner.

2. How does Kanigel characterize Ramanujan's solutions to the math problems in 'A Synopsis of Elementary Results in Pure and Applied Mathematics'?
a) As flawless.
b) As frequently wrong.
c) As inconsistent.
d) As odd.

3. What is 'A Synopsis of Elementary Results in Pure and Applied Mathematics' composed of?
a) A doctoral dissertation.
b) A lifetime's work.
c) Tutoring notes.
d) Math problems.

4. Where had the author of 'A Synopsis of Elementary...
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