The Man Who Knew Infinity: A Life of the Genius, Ramanujan Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

Robert Kanigel
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 99 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Man Who Knew Infinity: A Life of the Genius, Ramanujan Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

Robert Kanigel
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2 Ranging with Delight.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What class was Ramanujan raised in?
(a) Maharashtra Brahmin.
(b) Pancha-Dravida Brahmin.
(c) Shaivite Brahmin.
(d) Pancha-Gauda Brahmin.

2. When was Ramanujan born?
(a) 1887.
(b) 1877.
(c) 1892.
(d) 1890.

3. What was Ramanujan's religion?
(a) Confucian.
(b) Hindu.
(c) Muslim.
(d) Tamil.

4. Which god was Ramanujan's family devoted to?
(a) Vishnu.
(b) Shiva.
(c) Ganesha.
(d) Shakti.

5. What does Kanigel say Ramanujan did at age 17?
(a) Graduated college.
(b) Graduated high school.
(c) Ran away from home.
(d) Got married.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where would Ramanujan's technique of solving math problems run into difficulty?

3. Why did Ramanujan leave school?

4. When did Ramanujan begin to speak?

5. What was Ramanujan's college's nickname?

(see the answer key)

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