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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's mother ask Gregor while he is still laying in bed?
(a) What he wants for breakfast.
(b) If he could wake up his sister.
(c) If he missed the train.
(d) If he could sweep the porch.

2. What human emotion does Gregor seem to lack?
(a) Sympathy.
(b) Self-pity.
(c) Remorse.
(d) Compassion.

3. Why is Gregor thankful that his door has a lock on it?
(a) So that he can choose who may enter.
(b) He is unsure how to present his new body.
(c) So that no one can disturb him.
(d) He has many valuables in his room.

4. What does Gregor infer from the person who has visited the house?
(a) He is getting promoted.
(b) He is in serious trouble.
(c) He is not trusted at work.
(d) He must pay off his debts.

5. Why does Gregor die at the end of The Metamorphosis?
(a) Because he cannot stand the sight of himself.
(b) Because he does not contribute anything.
(c) Because his family wants to be rid of him.
(d) Because a beetle's life is brief.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Gregor's first thought interpreted after realizing his transformation?

2. How does Gregor feel in regards to his family, following his transformation?

3. What does Gregor assure himself of after seeing his transformation?

4. What does Gregor notice is still in the corner of his bedroom?

5. How does Gregor eventually die?

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