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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What causes The Lodgers to eventually leave the family's home?
(a) The small accommodations.
(b) The terrible, rotten food.
(c) Grete's violin playing.
(d) The sight of Gregor.

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

4. While he is the living room listening, what does Gregor hope for?
(a) He will find someone to love him.
(b) His mother will embrace him.
(c) Grete will move into his room.
(d) His family will eventually respect him.

5. How does Gregor's boss, the Chief Clerk, display his tyrannical authority over Gregor?
(a) By showing up at Gregor's house.
(b) By withholding his paychecks.
(c) By writing an unsympathetic report for Gregor.
(d) By yelling at his family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gregor's metamorphosis symbolic of?

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

3. How could Gregor's personality be described?

4. What foods does Grete serve him that Gregor greatly enjoys?

5. What was one thing Gregor's father did before the transformation that was attributed to his laziness?

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