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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14, How I Vainly Tried to Explain the Nature of Flatland.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What physical trait makes women in Flatland dangerous?
(a) They are pointed on both ends.
(b) They are very smart.
(c) They have three pointed sides.
(d) They are very strong.

2. Who was the first person to invent color?
(a) Chromoto
(b) Chromaticon
(c) Chromatosis
(d) Chromatistes

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

4. What was Edwin Abbott's field of interest?
(a) Classics
(b) Math
(c) Science
(d) Social Relations

5. What was Edwin Abbott's occupation?
(a) Mathematician
(b) Plumber
(c) Writer
(d) Headmaster

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the Legislature finally stop individuals from trying to find the source of light in Flatland?

2. The first law for women is;

3. What does A. Square point out about the King's space?

4. What shape are nobility members?

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

(see the answer key)

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