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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 allows this method to be possible?

2. What were Edwin Abbott's primary interests?

3. From which direction does rain fall?

4. What effect did the end of this method have on the classes?

5. What work are irregular shapes allowed to have?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain how sight recognition is used in upper classes, and why such a method cannot be used for the lower class.

2. How is the temper of women useful in ridding society of the most brutal of the Isosceles class?

3. What is the author's primary defense against the idea that A. Square hates women?

4. Explain why square and triangular homes are not allowed. In addition, explain why government buildings are allowed to be triangular.

5. What are some of the characteristics of women in Chapter 5?

6. What was the Universal Color Bill, and why did women support it?

7. Explain the use of color in the military of Flatland.

8. Explain how sound is used to recognize lower shape classes, and why such a method cannot be used by the upper class.

9. Summarize A. Square's explanation of Flatland.

10. Discuss at least two ways the inhabitants of Flatland attempt to alter natural evolution.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

List and describe the three dimensions discussed in the novel. Be sure to include as many details about each as possible.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, the idea of individuals using drastic measures to overcome their position in life is presented. Give at least two examples of this in the novel, and discuss in depth the process these individuals endure. Do you think such drastic measures are used in today's society? Do you believe such measures are justified?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the novel, Circles use their power to control the lower classes. Discuss at least three examples of this abuse of power. What do you think Abbott was attempting to say about the aristocratic powers of his own time?

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