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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 did Ramanujan stay with in England?
(a) Neville.
(b) Hardy.
(c) Euler.
(d) John Littlewood.

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

3. What is the British term for what Americans call private high schools?
(a) Public school.
(b) Finishing school.
(c) Technical school.
(d) Private school.

4. What was the effect of Ramanujan's childhood smallpox?
(a) Spinal deformity.
(b) A limp.
(c) Pockmarks.
(d) Partial deafness.

5. How does Kanigel describe Ramanujan's relationship with his wife?
(a) Friendly.
(b) Intimate.
(c) Almost non-existent.
(d) Hostile.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which god was Ramanujan's family devoted to?

3. How does Kanigel say Hardy saw himself, first and foremost?

4. What was Ramanujan's college's nickname?

5. Who were the Senior Wranglers?

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