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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Of Our Methods of Recognizing One Another.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the State do with smaller angle specimens used for teaching tools?
(a) They are dissected.
(b) They are not fed, and thus killed.
(c) They are paid well.
(d) They are used as food for higher angle specimens.

2. What is a man expected to do when meeting a woman on the street?
(a) Allow her to pass to the East.
(b) Allow her to pass to the North.
(c) Allow her to pass to the South.
(d) Allow her to pass to the West.

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

4. Why is this shape of house not allowed?
(a) The sharp angle may hurt someone.
(b) There could be no door for women.
(c) The curved exterior would be difficult to discern.
(d) The rain would not properly run off, causing death.

5. The author notes these individuals have a similar experience in Spaceland that helps explain what things look like in Flatland.
(a) Mechanics
(b) Writers
(c) Sailors
(d) Tight rope walkers

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the second means of recognition in Flatland?

2. What does the shape of women prevent?

3. What does the editor say is the first objection to the novel?

4. Why is hearing only used on occasion as a recognition method?

5. What shape of houses is not allowed?

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