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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ramanujan's Spring.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How long did the trip from India to England take?
(a) A month.
(b) Six weeks.
(c) Two months.
(d) Three weeks.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where did Ramanujan eventually find work?

3. What makes 'A Synopsis of Elementary Results in Pure and Applied Mathematics' notable, according to Kanigel?

4. What interrupted Ramanujan's wedding?

5. Who was G. H. Hardy?

(see the answer key)

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