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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Gregor think he should not be fired?
(a) He makes the company a lot of money.
(b) His boss is incompetent.
(c) They do not have enough employees.
(d) This absence was his only absence.

2. What does Gregor's family eventually do to Gregor as their financial situation worsens?
(a) Make him go outside.
(b) Beat him.
(c) Neglect him.
(d) Make him do chores.

3. What draws Gregor from his room and also enchants The Lodgers?
(a) Evening sounds of crickets.
(b) Laughter from his family.
(c) Police sirens.
(d) Grete's violin serenade.

4. After taking a job as a bank messenger, what does Gregor's father take pride in?
(a) His paychecks.
(b) His family's faith in him.
(c) His fancy uniform.
(d) Being the family bread winner.

5. What do the Lodgers threaten to do to the Samsas when they see Gregor for the first time?
(a) Sell Gregor to a lab of research scientists.
(b) Burn their house down.
(c) Sue, unless theycan leave without paying rent.
(d) Kill Gregor with insecticide.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gregor tell himself will soon pass?

2. What does Gregor's mother do in order to make extra money for the family?

3. What does Gregor have difficulty controlling as he tries to get out of bed?

4. What does Gregor lack due to his vocation?

5. What does Gregor recall following his transformation?

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