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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. What does Hoffman say is the fourth dimension?
(a) Space
(b) Time
(c) Sound
(d) Movement

2. What object that helps sight in Spaceland does not exist in Flatland?
(a) Glasses
(b) Darkness
(c) Sun
(d) Eyes

3. Who is the editor, in reality, who wrote the Preface?
(a) Banesh Hoffman
(b) Edward Abbott
(c) Paul Kennedy
(d) A. Square

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does the author compare Flatland?

2. What does the editor say is his third reason for writing the preface?

3. What can inhabitants of Flatland NOT do?

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

5. What is the editor's defense of the first objection?

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