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Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Ramanujan's caste?
(a) Kshatriyas.
(b) Vaishyas.
(c) Brahmin.
(d) Shudras.

2. What does Kanigel say 'A Synopsis of Elementary Results in Pure and Applied Mathematics' is lacking?
(a) Translations.
(b) Proofs.
(c) An answer key.
(d) Formulas.

3. Where did Ramanujan eventually find work?
(a) The British Indian Civil Service.
(b) His college.
(c) A high school.
(d) He worked for his patron.

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

5. What makes 'A Synopsis of Elementary Results in Pure and Applied Mathematics' notable, according to Kanigel?
(a) The dissertation does not have a conclusion.
(b) The theorems do not have examples.
(c) There is no explanation to the problems.
(d) The problems do not have solutions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What language did Ramanujan speak?

2. What did Ramanujan's parents do in response to their impatience?

3. Why was Ramanujan late for his wedding?

4. Where was Ramanujan's college located?

5. When did Ramanujan win a scholarship for his math skills?

(see the answer key)

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