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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. What happens to a line as it gets closer in Flatland?
(a) It gets thicker.
(b) It gets smaller.
(c) It gets larger.
(d) It gets thinner.

2. What class does the Equilateral triangle represent?
(a) Priest
(b) Woman
(c) Tradesmen
(d) Worker

3. What does the author tell the reader to do to mimic Flatland?
(a) Place a penny on a table.
(b) Place a penny on a table and look at it from above.
(c) Place a penny on a table and stand it on one end.
(d) Place a penny on a table and look at it at eye level.

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

5. What physical trait makes women in Flatland dangerous?
(a) They are very strong.
(b) They have three pointed sides.
(c) They are very smart.
(d) They are pointed on both ends.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Law of Nature?

2. Where are higher class youths sent for education?

3. Why is touching on occasion inaccurate?

4. What does the State do with smaller angle specimens used for teaching tools?

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

(see the answer key)

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