The Man Who Knew Infinity: A Life of the Genius, Ramanujan Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Mid-Book Test (up to I Beg to Introduce Myself)

This test consists of 5 multiple choice, 5 short answer, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. How does Kanigel describe life in Ramanujan's hometown?
a) Childhood illness and death were common.
b) People had every luxury.
c) Crushing poverty was the norm.
d) A middle class was just emerging.

2. How does Kanigel describe Ramanujan's youth?
a) Idle.
b) Indifferent.
c) Devout.
d) Productive.

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

4. What distinguished Ramanujan's class?
a) The trades.
b)...
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