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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Concerning Irregular Figures.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Hoffman say about the fourth dimension?
(a) It is spatial.
(b) It is unstable.
(c) It is stable.
(d) It is temporal.

3. How many points are on a compass in Flatland?
(a) Five
(b) Four
(c) One
(d) Two

4. Because of their education, what method of recognition is considered a serious offense?
(a) Feeling
(b) Hearing
(c) Smell
(d) Sight

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What can men do when women are in their apartments?

2. Why does the State believe that aristocratic children who fail exams should be killed?

3. On what does the civilization of Flatland depend?

4. What does Hoffman say about the first three dimensions?

5. What shape are the middle class members?

(see the answer key)

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