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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the family go after dismissing the Charwoman?
(a) The country.
(b) To the unemployment office.
(c) The city.
(d) To a relative's house.

2. What does Gregor's mother do after Gregor's big speech?
(a) Demands that he come out.
(b) Calls a doctor.
(c) Faints.
(d) Begs him to let her in.

3. What does Gregor conceal in his room so that Grete does not move it out?
(a) His writing desk.
(b) His suitcase of sample cloths.
(c) The chair near his window.
(d) The photo on the wall.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What keeps Gregor from actually falling asleep?

2. What does the Chief Clerk claim Gregor has been known for?

3. Why do the Samsas not want to move into a smaller, more affordable home?

4. What does Gregor realize when he eats the food that Grete feeds him?

5. What does Gregor imagine that helps him find the strength to turn the key and unlock the door?

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