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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Of the Climate and Houses in Flatland.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the editor say is the first objection to the novel?
(a) That thickness should be noted in the novel.
(b) That distance should be noted in the novel.
(c) That weight should be noted in the novel.
(d) That direction should be noted in the novel.

2. What class does the Equilateral triangle represent?
(a) Priest
(b) Woman
(c) Tradesmen
(d) Worker

3. How did the Legislature finally stop individuals from trying to find the source of light in Flatland?
(a) They prohibited the question entirely.
(b) They taxed them until they stopped asking questions.
(c) They told them the light was from God.
(d) They sent those who questioned to prison.

4. What does the editor say is his first reason for writing the preface?
(a) To introduce the novel
(b) To thank readers and critics in Spaceland
(c) To explain misconceptions
(d) To apologize for errors and misprints

5. What does A. Square blame for the inhabitants' inability to discern North in the normal way?
(a) Lack of compasses
(b) Lack of a sun
(c) Lack of a sense of direction
(d) Lack of sight

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Edwin Abbott's field of interest?

2. What was Edwin Abbott's occupation?

3. According to Hoffman, what is the goal of the novel?

4. Why is this shape of house not allowed?

5. What does the editor note that A. Square wishes the readers of Flatland would understand?

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