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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. According to Hoffman, what is the goal of the novel?
(a) To waste time
(b) To prove the fourth dimension
(c) To instruct
(d) To entertain

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What object that helps sight in Spaceland does not exist in Flatland?

3. Under what name was Flatland originally published?

4. Why is this shape of house not allowed?

5. Why does the author call the land he writes about Flatland?

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