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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 is the editor's defense of the first objection?
(a) That since distance cannot be measured, it is not comprehended.
(b) That since direction cannot be measured, it is not comprehended.
(c) That since weight cannot be measured, it is not comprehended.
(d) That since thickness cannot be measured, it is not comprehended.

2. What does Hoffman say about the characters of Flatland?
(a) They are well rounded.
(b) They are not interesting.
(c) They are unbelievable.
(d) They are unnecessary.

3. What does the State do with smaller angle specimens used for teaching tools?
(a) They are paid well.
(b) They are used as food for higher angle specimens.
(c) They are not fed, and thus killed.
(d) They are dissected.

4. What do upper class women do that lower class women try to imitate?
(a) Move their heads with rhythm
(b) Dance with rhythm
(c) Sing with rhythm
(d) Move their backsides with rhythm

5. What physical trait makes women in Flatland dangerous?
(a) They are pointed on both ends.
(b) They are very strong.
(c) They have three pointed sides.
(d) They are very smart.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is touching on occasion inaccurate?

2. What happens to a line as it gets closer in Flatland?

3. What was Edwin Abbott's occupation?

4. What happens to a line as it gets further away in Flatland?

5. The third law for women is:

(see the answer key)

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