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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 announce when he leaves his room?
(a) He will dress and go to work.
(b) He will find a cure for his affliction.
(c) He will find a way to revert back to being human.
(d) He will leave the house immediately.

2. What does Gregor assure himself of after seeing his transformation?
(a) He is not sick.
(b) He will not be fired.
(c) His family will love him either way.
(d) He is only dreaming.

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

4. How is Gregor's first thought interpreted after realizing his transformation?
(a) Terrifying.
(b) Normal.
(c) Shocking.
(d) Surprising.

5. What does Grete try to convince her parents about Gregor?
(a) The beetle is no longer Gregor.
(b) The beetle is Gregor.
(c) Gregor can take care of himself.
(d) He would be happier outside.

Short Answer Questions

1. What question does Kafka pose with the scene of Grete playing her violin and The Lodgers' reaction?

2. What excuse does Gregor's father use to not work and provide for the family?

3. What is too strong for Gregor to escape, which is why he thinks about his job after realizing his transformation?

4. What does Gregor recall after witnessing his transformation?

5. What is pictured in the photo that hangs on Gregor's wall?

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