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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ramanujan's Spring.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Kanigel describe the value of Ramanujan's discovery?
(a) It revised several major mathematic theorems.
(b) It predicts the behavior of certain celestial bodies.
(c) It is still used today.
(d) It has yet to be disproved.

2. What was Hardy's experience of secondary education like, according to Kanigel?
(a) It transformed him into an upstanding citizen.
(b) He hated it.
(c) He loved it.
(d) He passed through without distinction.

3. Where was Ramanujan's college located?
(a) Delhi.
(b) Cambridge.
(c) Madras.
(d) A small town.

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

5. When did Ramanujan begin to speak?
(a) Eighteen months.
(b) Two years.
(c) One year.
(d) Three years.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Kanigel describe Ramanujan's youth?

2. What did NOT contribute to Ramanujan's discomfort during the sea voyage to England?

3. How does Kanigel describe education at Hardy's college?

4. What does Kanigel say 'A Synopsis of Elementary Results in Pure and Applied Mathematics' is lacking?

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

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