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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hardy.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How does Kanigel characterize Ramanujan's tutoring?
(a) Inspired.
(b) Unhelpful.
(c) Incoherent.
(d) Effective.

4. What was Ramanujan's college's nickname?
(a) Cambridge of South India.
(b) The Bollytechnicum.
(c) Harvard of South India.
(d) Oxford of South India.

5. Who gave Ramanujan money to study in Madras?
(a) His in-laws.
(b) A patron.
(c) A relative.
(d) His parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. What language did Ramanujan speak?

2. Why did Hardy need to excel on the entrance exams for secondary education?

3. How does Kanigel describe Ramanujan's youth?

4. What did Hardy dislike about his secondary education?

5. Where did Ramanujan publish his first journal article?

(see the answer key)

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