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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 does A. Square tell his wife has happened?

2. Where does A. Square asked to be taken, after the stranger's explanation of those who believe in the fourth dimension?

3. What does the line claim to be?

4. What does the Sphere point out about being self-content?

5. What begins at the end of the chapter?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what happens that leads to the imprisonment of A. Square.

2. Explain the primary focus of Circles in Chapter 12, and the reasoning behind that focus.

3. Explain the only recognition method used in Flatland, and why touch and sight are not used.

4. Describe the Circle Class physically, and in terms of their role in society.

5. Why does the Sphere throw A. Square from Spaceland at the end of Chapter 19? Who does Sphere remind you of at this point, and why?

6. Summarize the scene A. Square sees at the General Assembly Hall of the States of Flatland, and what Sphere does at the end of Chapter 18.

7. Explain A. Square's argument that he is now God, and Sphere's rebuttal in Chapter 18.

8. Explain why A. Square chooses his grandson to be the student for his lesson about the Fourth Dimension, and why he doesn't choose another student.

9. Explain the shapes of Lineland in Chapter 13, and their existence in terms of movement and marriage.

10. What methods does A. Square use to attempt to explain two dimensional space? Summarize the information he explains to the King.

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

Compare and contrast the King of Pointland, the King of Lineland, A. Square, and the Sphere, including their general characteristics as well as their overall personalities. What are their similarities? What are their differences?

Essay Topic 3

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

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