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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is the first means of recognition in Flatland?
2. To what does the author compare Flatland?
3. The first law for women is;
4. What shape are professional men?
5. What does A. Square say about the aesthetic and artistic aspects of Flatland?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 5, A. Square explains how the Law of Nature provides an alphabet of angles through the birth of irregular angles and shapes. Explain what is done with irregular specimens in Flatland. Be sure to include small angle shapes in your discussion.
2. What caused women to turn against the color bill?
3. What occurred when individuals began to question where light came from?
4. Explain why Hoffman believes Abbott was afraid the writing of the book may tarnish his other writings.
5. What are some of the characteristics of women in Chapter 5?
6. Explain the use of color in the military of Flatland.
7. What happens to aristocratic children who fail exams, and as a result, what does the State feel should happen?
8. Explain why square and triangular homes are not allowed. In addition, explain why government buildings are allowed to be triangular.
9. What occurs in society as a result of the Color Revolt?
10. What is the author's primary defense against the idea that A. Square hates women?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In Chapter 4, Abbott discusses the role of women in Flatland. He clearly uses the women in the novel to symbolize how women are treated in Victorian society. Discuss how Abbott portrays women in the novel, and compare it to both women in historic times, as well as in modern times. Has the treatment of women improved? If so, is the change universal? If not, what types of viewpoints have not changed? Do you feel such treatment is valid, or unjust? Why?
Essay Topic 2
Class clearly plays an important role in the novel, both in terms of the storyline and in terms of Abbott's use of symbolism to represent Victorian society. Discuss, in detail, Abbott's overall point about the class structure of society, and it's impact on each of the following:
1. Education
2. The legal system
3. Marriage
4. War
Essay Topic 3
In the book, there are several methods of recognition discussed including sound, sight, and feel. Compare the methods explained in the book to our own methods using the same senses. How are they the same? How do they differ? If you were to lose two of these senses, do you think the remaining one would be accurate 100 percent of the time?
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