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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 hearing only used on occasion as a recognition method?
(a) Lower classes can imitate higher classes.
(b) All classes sound the same.
(c) Higher classes cannot speak.
(d) Lower classes cannot make sounds.

2. What is the primary focus of priests?
(a) Attend to their configuration.
(b) Raise a family.
(c) Become involved in government.
(d) Attend higher education.

3. What does the line claim to be?
(a) The Queen
(b) A Priest
(c) A Prince
(d) The King

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

5. How long did the color movement continue?
(a) Two years
(b) Four years
(c) One year
(d) Three years

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the third deed the stranger does to prove his point of third dimensions?

2. What does A. Square blame for the inhabitants' inability to discern North in the normal way?

3. What group showed the most amazing display of color?

4. What does A. Square do at the end of the chapter?

5. What does the editor note that A. Square wishes the readers of Flatland would understand?

(see the answer key)

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