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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is 'A Synopsis of Elementary Results in Pure and Applied Mathematics' composed of?
(a) A lifetime's work.
(b) Tutoring notes.
(c) A doctoral dissertation.
(d) Math problems.

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

3. What does Kanigel say about Ramanujan's marriage?
(a) It was seen as fortuitous.
(b) There were omens of disaster.
(c) It had all the ingredients for a lovely match.
(d) Both parties resisted it.

4. What was the doctor's diagnosis of Ramanujan's illness?
(a) Heart disease.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Depression.
(d) Tuberculosis.

5. Who was absent from the dock when Ramanujan's ship came in?
(a) His wife.
(b) His friends.
(c) His mother.
(d) His father.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Ramanujan attend at Pachaiyappas College?

3. What was the significance of Erode in Ramanujan's family?

4. What did Ramanujan's parents do in response to their impatience?

5. How does Kanigel describe Hardy's suicide attempt?

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