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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Of the Climate and Houses in Flatland.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the Legislature finally stop individuals from trying to find the source of light in Flatland?
(a) They prohibited the question entirely.
(b) They told them the light was from God.
(c) They taxed them until they stopped asking questions.
(d) They sent those who questioned to prison.

2. What is the most common form of house construction in Flatland?
(a) Triangle
(b) Circle
(c) Pentagon
(d) Square

3. What does A. Square blame for the inhabitants' inability to discern North in the normal way?
(a) Lack of compasses
(b) Lack of a sense of direction
(c) Lack of sight
(d) Lack of a sun

4. The author notes these individuals have a similar experience in Spaceland that helps explain what things look like in Flatland.
(a) Tight rope walkers
(b) Sailors
(c) Writers
(d) Mechanics

5. What was Edwin Abbott's field of interest?
(a) Social Relations
(b) Classics
(c) Math
(d) Science

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the editor compare Flatland's third dimension to in Spaceland?

3. According to Hoffman, what is the goal of the novel?

4. What was Edwin Abbott's occupation?

5. What does Hoffman say is the fourth dimension?

(see the answer key)

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