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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What does Hoffman admit Abbott succeeded in defeating?
(a) Boredom
(b) Space
(c) Critics
(d) Time
2. How many points are on a compass in Flatland?
(a) Five
(b) Two
(c) One
(d) Four
3. The author notes these individuals have a similar experience in Spaceland that helps explain what things look like in Flatland.
(a) Mechanics
(b) Sailors
(c) Tight rope walkers
(d) Writers
4. After the war, who is still allowed to make color?
(a) Criminals
(b) The Chief Circle
(c) The intellectuals
(d) Women
5. Why is hearing only used on occasion as a recognition method?
(a) Lower classes cannot make sounds.
(b) All classes sound the same.
(c) Higher classes cannot speak.
(d) Lower classes can imitate higher classes.
Short Answer Questions
1. What army did the Isosceles defeat?
2. Why were women in support of the bill?
3. Where are readers assumed to live?
4. How was the bill going to destroy the aristocracy?
5. To what class does the Law of Nature not always apply?
Short Essay Questions
1. Summarize A. Square's explanation of Flatland.
2. Explain how sound is used to recognize lower shape classes, and why such a method cannot be used by the upper class.
3. What occurred when individuals began to question where light came from?
4. Explain why square and triangular homes are not allowed. In addition, explain why government buildings are allowed to be triangular.
5. What were the events surrounding the spread of desire to color Flatland, and how long did almost complete colorization take?
6. What example does A. Square use to show his reasoning behind the need for regularity of shape?
7. How does A. Square explain the lack of ability to discern changes in retraction or projection in Chapter 1?
8. Explain the overall shape of a woman in Flatland, and why such a shape is detrimental?
9. Discuss at least two ways the inhabitants of Flatland attempt to alter natural evolution.
10. Explain the use of color in the military of Flatland.
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