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Journey Through Genius: The Great Theorems of Mathematics Quiz

William Dunham (mathematician)
This Study Guide consists of approximately 26 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Journey Through Genius.

Journey Through Genius: The Great Theorems of Mathematics Quiz

William Dunham (mathematician)
This Study Guide consists of approximately 26 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Journey Through Genius.

Take our free Journey Through Genius quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam. Take the free quiz now!

Directions: Click on the correct answer.

Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

After working on pi, what did Archimedes continue with in his study of mathematics? (from Archimedes' Determination of Circular Area)

2.

Who else, besides Newton, independently discovered a calculus method? (from A Gem from Isaac Newton)

3.

How did Cantor finally prove his theory? (from Cantor and the Transfinite Realm)

4.

Who was Eratosthanes? (from Heron's Formula for Triangular Area)

5.

Who challenged Tartaglia to a contest to solve cubic equations? (from Cardano and the Solution of the Cubic)

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