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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Summary.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is pictured in the photo that hangs on Gregor's wall?
(a) A distant cousin.
(b) His sister.
(c) His grandmother.
(d) A young girl.

2. Where does Gregor absentmindedly attempt to go with Grete after his mother faints?
(a) To the police station.
(b) To find their father.
(c) To the grocery store.
(d) To fetch medicine.

3. What does Gregor claim he has no plans to do?
(a) Have children.
(b) Stop supporting his family.
(c) Marry and bring his wife into the house.
(d) Sell his family's home.

4. While he is the living room listening, what does Gregor hope for?
(a) He will find someone to love him.
(b) His family will eventually respect him.
(c) His mother will embrace him.
(d) Grete will move into his room.

5. What draws Gregor from his room and also enchants The Lodgers?
(a) Evening sounds of crickets.
(b) Grete's violin serenade.
(c) Laughter from his family.
(d) Police sirens.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Chief Clerk say to Gregor's mother in response to her excuses for Gregor?

2. What does the reader discover about Gregor's father's past?

3. What does Gregor lack due to his vocation?

4. What does Gregor do whenever Grete comes into his room?

5. After taking a job as a bank messenger, what does Gregor's father take pride in?

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