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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Of the Universal Color Bill.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the third form of recognition in Flatland?
(a) Touch
(b) Sight
(c) Smell
(d) Hearing

3. What have the priests discovered about increasing laws against women that force them to be confined at home?
(a) Such actions result in higher suicide rates.
(b) Such actions result in higher birth rates.
(c) Such actions result in the death of more men.
(d) Such actions result in the death of more women.

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

5. What effect did the end of this method have on the classes?
(a) All classes became closer to equal.
(b) The classes became further separated.
(c) There was no effect.
(d) There was a war between the classes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is this shape of house not allowed?

2. What classes are able to use this method?

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

4. What were Edwin Abbott's primary interests?

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

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