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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was proved incorrect in Ramanujan's work from this time?
(a) His proofs.
(b) His assumptions.
(c) His theorems.
(d) His conclusions.

2. Where did Ramanujan's parents find a wife for him?
(a) A nearby village.
(b) Madras.
(c) An orphanage.
(d) Uttar Pradesh.

3. How does Kanigel characterize Ramanujan's theorems and formulas?
(a) Immaculate.
(b) Odd by English standards.
(c) Universally recognizable.
(d) Almost incomprehensible.

4. What was proved correct in Ramanujan's work from this time?
(a) His conclusions.
(b) His proofs.
(c) His theorems.
(d) His assumptions.

5. When did Ramanujan win a scholarship for his math skills?
(a) During high school.
(b) After college.
(c) After middle school.
(d) After high school.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Ramanujan leave school?

2. Who were the Senior Wranglers?

3. How does Kanigel describe the skills Ramanujan got from 'A Synopsis of Elementary Results in Pure and Applied Mathematics'?

4. What does Kanigel say Ramanujan distrusted in English society?

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

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