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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's father do to him that is characteristic of the father?
(a) Aggressively chases him.
(b) Embraces him.
(c) Chastizes him.
(d) Ignores him completely.

2. What will Grete never figure out about Gregor in his beetle state?
(a) He has retained human consciousness.
(b) It is painful for him to stand on his back legs.
(c) His feelings for her have changed now that he is a beetle.
(d) He prefers his room dirty rather than clean.

3. What does Gregor believe the "little changes" of his body to be when he wakes up?
(a) Normal aches and pains.
(b) Genetic mutations.
(c) A dream.
(d) An act of God.

4. What do The Lodgers symbolize when they move into the family's home?
(a) Hope.
(b) Doom.
(c) Economic disparity.
(d) Social disintegration.

5. Why does Gregor's attempt to save some of his belongings end up backfiring on him?
(a) Grete got rid of everything before he could save anything.
(b) Gregor realizes he is too cumbersome for his furniture now.
(c) The women misunderstand his intentions.
(d) Grete convinces Gregor's mother to move out the furniture.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reveals to the reader that Gregor is still sensitive to beauty and art?

2. What does the Chief Clerk do on the other side of the door, while Gregor is contemplating the situation?

3. What does Gregor do to help himself stand upright, while reassuring his boss?

4. What does Gregor's father throw at Gregor so that he will go back into his room?

5. Why does Gregor try to save some of his belongings that Grete is attempting to dispose of?

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