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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one of his former human habits that Gregor loses post-transformation?
(a) Taste for fresh food.
(b) Logical reasoning.
(c) Skin sensation.
(d) Literacy.

2. What does Gregor realize when he eats the food that Grete feeds him?
(a) He must eat food with his snout.
(b) He finds human food repulsive.
(c) He no longer has taste buds.
(d) He cannot eat with his claws.

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

4. Although Gregor loses some of his human tendencies, what is he able to hold onto?
(a) His ability to communicate.
(b) His writing talent.
(c) A strong work ethic.
(d) Human intelligence and emotions.

5. What reveals to the reader that Gregor is still sensitive to beauty and art?
(a) Grete's violin playing.
(b) His desire to be closer to his family.
(c) His sensitivity toward the photo.
(d) His ability to contemplate eloquent thoughts.

Short Answer Questions

1. After seeing it is past 6:30 a.m., what does Gregor realize about his job?

2. What aspect of the story is developed throughout The Metamorphosis?

3. What does the Chief Clerk say about Gregor's voice?

4. What is one of the actions the Chief Clerk accuses Gregor of?

5. What does Gregor's family and the Chief Clerk hear when Gregor delivers his eloquent speech?

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