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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Concerning Irregular Figures.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the editor say is the first objection to the novel?
(a) That direction should be noted in the novel.
(b) That distance should be noted in the novel.
(c) That thickness should be noted in the novel.
(d) That weight should be noted in the novel.

2. What does the Equilateral triangle look like in Flatland?
(a) A curved line
(b) A straight line
(c) A single point
(d) An Equilateral triangle

3. What does Hoffman admit Abbott succeeded in defeating?
(a) Boredom
(b) Time
(c) Critics
(d) Space

4. To what class does the Law of Nature not always apply?
(a) The Middle Class
(b) The Tradesmen
(c) The Priests
(d) The Professionals

5. What happens to the trade man in the author's example of problems with irregular shapes?
(a) He is stuck in a doorway.
(b) He is put into prison.
(c) He is unable to move.
(d) He is killed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the most common form of house construction in Flatland?

2. Why is this shape of house not allowed?

3. What happens to Equilateral children of Isosceles Triangles?

4. What does the shape of women prevent?

5. What does the "pull" in Flatland represent in Spaceland?

(see the answer key)

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