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

2. What energy does Kanigel say Ramanujan redirected into mathematics?
(a) Sexual desire.
(b) Troublemaking.
(c) Political restlessness.
(d) Religious devotion.

3. What happened to Ramanujan's scholarship?
(a) It was withdrawn.
(b) It was renewed for four years.
(c) It was jeopardized by Ramanujan's poor grades.
(d) It was expanded to his graduate study.

4. What was uncommon about Ramanujan's physique?
(a) He had six fingers on each hand.
(b) He was overweight.
(c) He had a humpback.
(d) He had a limp.

5. What was Ramanujan's father's employment?
(a) Merchant.
(b) Tradesman.
(c) Low-level clerk.
(d) Priest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Ramanujan's caste?

2. What did Ramanujan practice as part of his religion?

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

4. Who was Komalatammal?

5. How does Kanigel describe Ramanujan's youth?

(see the answer key)

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