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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. What does Kanigel say 'A Synopsis of Elementary Results in Pure and Applied Mathematics' is lacking?
(a) Translations.
(b) Proofs.
(c) Formulas.
(d) An answer key.

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

3. What makes 'A Synopsis of Elementary Results in Pure and Applied Mathematics' notable, according to Kanigel?
(a) The dissertation does not have a conclusion.
(b) The problems do not have solutions.
(c) The theorems do not have examples.
(d) There is no explanation to the problems.

4. What was Ramanujan's family's status?
(a) Wealthy.
(b) Not very rich.
(c) Impoverished.
(d) Poor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kanigel say Ramanujan disliked as a child?

2. Where was Ramanujan's college located?

3. Who was N. Ramanujachariar?

4. When did Ramanujan win a scholarship for his math skills?

5. How does Kanigel characterize Ramanujan's developing approach to math?

(see the answer key)

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