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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a nested square root?
(a) An infinite series of square roots.
(b) A series of square roots of square roots.
(c) The framework of assumptions within which a series of square roots resolves to a negative number.
(d) A series of square roots that resolve to prime numbers.

2. How does Kanigel characterize Ramanujan's first paper?
(a) Detailed.
(b) Exciting but incomplete.
(c) Immaculate.
(d) Exquisite.

3. Which god was Ramanujan's family devoted to?
(a) Ganesha.
(b) Shakti.
(c) Shiva.
(d) Vishnu.

4. Where was Ramanujan's college located?
(a) Madras.
(b) Cambridge.
(c) Delhi.
(d) A small town.

5. How does Kanigel say Hardy saw himself, first and foremost?
(a) As a prophet.
(b) As a religious leader.
(c) As a mathematician.
(d) As an artist.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kanigel say Ramanujan disliked as a child?

2. How does Kanigel describe the seriousness of Ramanujan's condition?

3. What did parents see when they looked at Ramanujan as a prospective husband?

4. Why was Ramanujan late for his wedding?

5. How does Kanigel say Ramanujan passed his time on the ship?

(see the answer key)

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