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Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Kanigel characterize Ramanujan's developing approach to math?
(a) Irreverent.
(b) Pragmatic.
(c) Semi-religious.
(d) Materialistic.

3. What does Kanigel say about Ramanujan's marriage?
(a) It was seen as fortuitous.
(b) There were omens of disaster.
(c) It had all the ingredients for a lovely match.
(d) Both parties resisted it.

4. What was the effect of Ramanujan's childhood smallpox?
(a) Partial deafness.
(b) Spinal deformity.
(c) A limp.
(d) Pockmarks.

5. What did Ramanujan practice as part of his religion?
(a) Vegetarianism.
(b) Community service.
(c) A year as a monk.
(d) Animal sacrifice.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was Ramanujan's father's employment?

3. What was Ramanujan's religion?

4. How long after the wedding would it take before Janaki joined Ramanujan?

5. What did parents see when they looked at Ramanujan as a prospective husband?

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