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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. Why does A. Square call the stranger his "lordship"?
2. What is the third deed the stranger does to prove his point of third dimensions?
3. How do individuals in Lineland move?
4. What recognition method is used as a teaching tool by the stranger?
5. What do those in power actually do?
Short Essay Questions
1. Explain A. Square's login that a Fourth dimension must exist.
2. The Circle attempts to use an analogy to explain three dimensional space to A. Square in Chapter 16. Summarize this analogy.
3. What does A. Square feel is improper regarding the relationship between Circles and Women, and concerning the relationship between men and women in general?
4. Explain A. Square's argument that he is now God, and Sphere's rebuttal in Chapter 18.
5. Explain the only recognition method used in Flatland, and why touch and sight are not used.
6. What does the grandson hear outside the window in Chapter 21? Why does he become afraid? What does this fear cause him to reject?
7. Why does A. Square attack the Circle at the end of Chapter 16? Who does A. Square remind you of at this point, and why?
8. What method does A. Square next attempt to use to describe the Fourth Dimension? Why does he find it difficult?
9. Explain how the inhabitant of Pointland views his world.
10. Describe what happens that leads to the imprisonment of A. Square.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Circles in Flatland strive to achieve a higher shape, and thereby a higher position in society. Explain three ways Circles attempt to improve their shape. What do these changes symbolize in the real world? Do you believe that attaining a higher status in life should be a primary goal? If so, why? If not, what should be a primary goal?
Essay Topic 2
Fear is a vital theme throughout Flatland, as it is used for a variety of purposes. Choose one of the following situations, and explain how fear is used to control the population. Do you believe this power was abused, or used for a just cause? Do you think fear is still used to control populations? Is this a just method of control? Why or why not?
1. The final meeting of the community to pass or deny the Universal Color Bill
2. The proclamation by the Circles at the end of the novel, in terms of those discussing a third dimension
3. The threat of death for irregular shapes
Essay Topic 3
In Flatland, only the upper class have rights to certain privileges. Discuss at least two examples of such privileges. Do you think the upper class in modern society has more privileges than the lower classes? Why?
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