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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through In Somewhat Indifferent Health.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Kanigel describe the seriousness of Ramanujan's condition?
(a) Life-threatening.
(b) Not life-threatening but uncomfortable.
(c) Crippling.
(d) Debilitating.

2. How does Kanigel describe Ramanujan as a mathematical thinker?
(a) Formalist.
(b) Classicist.
(c) Constructivist.
(d) Radical.

3. What did NOT contribute to Ramanujan's discomfort during the sea voyage to England?
(a) The temperatures.
(b) Homesickness.
(c) The strangers.
(d) Seasickness.

4. What did Ramanujan do while he waited for his wife?
(a) Take a job in Madras.
(b) Travel through Asia.
(c) Travel South India.
(d) Live with his parents.

5. Why was Ramanujan late for his wedding?
(a) He ran away and had to be caught.
(b) His parents had to argue him into getting married.
(c) He became sick.
(d) His train was held up.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Ramanujan publish his first journal article?

2. What does Kanigel say characterized Indian intellectuals' experience at Cambridge?

3. Who learned of Ramanujan's arrival by the newspapers?

4. What are partitions in math?

5. How does Kanigel characterize Ramanujan's tutoring?

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