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

2. What aspect of the story is developed throughout The Metamorphosis?
(a) How the family's situation serves as a microcosm for Russian society.
(b) How long Gregor has to live.
(c) Gregor's family trying to come to terms with the situation.
(d) The power of a family's bond.

3. What could the understanding of Gregor's speech potentially do for the situation involving his family and the Chief Clerk?
(a) Bridge the divide between himself and the others.
(b) Frighten his family and the Chief Clerk even more.
(c) Cause the situation to worsen.
(d) Compel them to have greater sympathy for insects.

4. How does Gregor believe his family will react to his plight?
(a) Flee.
(b) Ignore.
(c) Sympathize.
(d) Rejoice.

5. What was one thing Gregor's father did before the transformation that was attributed to his laziness?
(a) Enjoyed long breakfasts.
(b) Did not clean up after himself.
(c) Slept in.
(d) Did not do dishes.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gregor view the everyday routines of his life and the life of his family?

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

3. Why does Gregor die at the end of The Metamorphosis?

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

5. Why might Gregor not be reacting to his newly transformed body?

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