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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2 Ranging with Delight.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Kanigel say Ramanujan got hold of 'A Synopsis of Elementary Results in Pure and Applied Mathematics'?
(a) At 10.
(b) At 13.
(c) At 19.
(d) At 16.

2. Which god was Ramanujan's family devoted to?
(a) Shakti.
(b) Vishnu.
(c) Ganesha.
(d) Shiva.

3. What was Ramanujan's father's employment?
(a) Merchant.
(b) Priest.
(c) Low-level clerk.
(d) Tradesman.

4. How does Kanigel characterize Ramanujan's solutions to the math problems in 'A Synopsis of Elementary Results in Pure and Applied Mathematics'?
(a) As frequently wrong.
(b) As flawless.
(c) As inconsistent.
(d) As odd.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is 'A Synopsis of Elementary Results in Pure and Applied Mathematics' composed of?

2. What language did Ramanujan speak?

3. Where was Ramanujan born?

4. Where was Ramanujan's college located?

5. What does Kanigel say Ramanujan learned from an old book?

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