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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21, How I Tried to Teach the Theory of Three Dimensions to My Grandson, and with What Success.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the average perimeter of a circle?
(a) Two feet
(b) Twenty feet
(c) Five feet
(d) Three feet

2. Why does A. Square call the stranger his "lordship"?
(a) He believes the stranger is a perfect circle.
(b) He believes the stranger is his boss.
(c) He believes the stranger is the Chief Circle.
(d) He believes the stranger is a king.

3. What is the first deed the stranger does to prove his point of third dimensions?
(a) Rises above Flatland.
(b) Removes a tablet from a cupboard without opening the door.
(c) Writes the situation out mathematically.
(d) Removes dishes from the sink.

4. What allows this method to be possible?
(a) Light
(b) Snow
(c) Rain
(d) Fog

5. Where does A. Square asked to be taken, after the stranger's explanation of those who believe in the fourth dimension?
(a) Thoughtland
(b) Lineland
(c) Pointland
(d) Higher Spaceland

Short Answer Questions

1. What recognition method is used as a teaching tool by the stranger?

2. What was Edwin Abbott's occupation?

3. What is the first means of recognition in Flatland?

4. What does the editor defend against at the end of the preface?

5. What does A. Square point out about the King's space?

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