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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18, How I Came to Spaceland and What I Saw There.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is this shape of house not allowed?
(a) The curved exterior would be difficult to discern.
(b) The sharp angle may hurt someone.
(c) The rain would not properly run off, causing death.
(d) There could be no door for women.

2. What class does the Equilateral triangle represent?
(a) Worker
(b) Priest
(c) Woman
(d) Tradesmen

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

4. What does the editor say is his second reason for writing the preface?
(a) To thank readers and critics in Spaceland
(b) To apologize for errors and misprints
(c) To introduce the novel
(d) To explain misconceptions

5. What does the editor compare Flatland's third dimension to in Spaceland?
(a) The fifth dimension
(b) The fourth dimension
(c) The second dimension
(d) The first dimension

Short Answer Questions

1. How many points are on a compass in Flatland?

2. What dimension does the stranger attempt to explain?

3. What happens to a man who "runs against" a woman?

4. What does the State do with smaller angle specimens used for teaching tools?

5. Where does A. Square first see Lineland?

(see the answer key)

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