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Multiple Choice Questions

1. For how long would Ramanujan's condition persist?
(a) A few months.
(b) A few weeks.
(c) A few years.
(d) The rest of his life.

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

3. Who is Namagiri?
(a) Ramanujan's religious teacher.
(b) Shiva's consort.
(c) Ramanujan's chess teacher.
(d) Ramanujan's family's traditional deity.

4. What was Ramanujan's caste?
(a) Kshatriyas.
(b) Shudras.
(c) Vaishyas.
(d) Brahmin.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Kanigel say Ramanujan would solve math problems?

2. What was Ramanujan like in school?

3. Why was Ramanujan late for his wedding?

4. How does Kanigel characterize Ramanujan's first paper?

5. How does Kanigel describe the skills Ramanujan got from 'A Synopsis of Elementary Results in Pure and Applied Mathematics'?

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