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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gregor recall after witnessing his transformation?
(a) Having a bad night's sleep.
(b) Not saying his prayers before bed.
(c) Arguing with his mother the previous night.
(d) Eating questionable food at dinner.

2. What does Gregor's family do when he does not come out of his room?
(a) Bring him hot tea.
(b) Pester him.
(c) Leave him alone.
(d) Threaten him.

3. Why does the transformation take place at the beginning of The Metamorphosis?
(a) It is punishment from a previous life.
(b) It is all a dream.
(c) It is never specified.
(d) He wished for a change the night before.

4. What particular piece of furniture does Gregor feel nostalgia for?
(a) His bed.
(b) His writing desk.
(c) His dresser drawer.
(d) His books.

5. With what image does the story end?
(a) Grete's youthfulness.
(b) A new city.
(c) A sunny, new day.
(d) Gregor's coffin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Grete, Gregor's sister, do while their father knocks on Gregor's door?

2. What does the Chief Clerk claim Gregor has been known for?

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

4. What does The Charwoman call Gregor when she starts peeking in his room?

5. What does Gregor believe the "little changes" of his body to be when he wakes up?

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