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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who was N. Ramanujachariar?
(a) Ramanujan's roommate.
(b) Ramanujan's rival.
(c) Ramanujan's trainer.
(d) Ramanujan's math teacher.

3. What did Ramanujan attend at Pachaiyappas College?
(a) Math classes.
(b) Physics classes.
(c) Biology classes.
(d) Chemistry classes.

4. What did Ramanujan need to do now that he was married?
(a) Have children.
(b) Buy a house.
(c) Make money.
(d) Contribute to his in-laws' income.

5. What was G. H. Hardy's status in Britain?
(a) Dean of Cambridge.
(b) Preeminent mathematician.
(c) Religious leader.
(d) Head of a secret society in London.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Ramanujan practice as part of his religion?

2. How does Kanigel describe life in Ramanujan's hometown?

3. Why did Ramanujan leave school?

4. What does Kanigel say about Ramanujan's marriage?

5. Where did Hardy get his secondary education?

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