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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18, How I Came to Spaceland and What I Saw There.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are there no windows in houses of Flatland?
(a) Because light comes from the South.
(b) Because light is always present and constant.
(c) Because light doesn't exist inside.
(d) Because light comes only from inside houses.

2. What are women not taught to do?
(a) Drive
(b) Walk
(c) Read
(d) Speak

3. What does the editor say is his third 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

4. What does the editor defend against at the end of the preface?
(a) The author's presentation of Circles
(b) The author's presentation of Squares
(c) The author's presentation of Triangles
(d) The author's presentation of Pentagons

5. What is customary for women in upper class homes to do at all times?
(a) Never leave the house
(b) Never leave their apartments
(c) Face their husbands
(d) Never speak to their husbands

Short Answer Questions

1. What does A. Square believe the straight lines in his dream to be?

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

3. Who controls Flatland?

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

5. What is the primary focus of priests?

(see the answer key)

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