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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Kanigel describe Ramanujan's early temperament?
(a) Self-directed.
(b) Indistinct.
(c) Aggressive.
(d) Shy.

2. Who is NOT included in the list of people who have benefited from Ramanujan's work, in Kanigel's account?
(a) Computer scientists.
(b) Surgeons.
(c) Engineers.
(d) Physicists.

3. What did Ramanujan attend at Pachaiyappas College?
(a) Physics classes.
(b) Chemistry classes.
(c) Math classes.
(d) Biology classes.

4. How does Kanigel characterize Ramanujan's first paper?
(a) Immaculate.
(b) Detailed.
(c) Exquisite.
(d) Exciting but incomplete.

5. How does Kanigel describe Hardy?
(a) As a laborer.
(b) As a technical worker.
(c) As a Brahmin.
(d) As a teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Ramanujan born?

2. Where did Ramanujan's parents find a wife for him?

3. Why did Ramanujan leave school?

4. What did Ramanujan say he was willing to do in order to come to England?

5. How old was the wife Ramanujan's parents found?

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