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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the reader discover about Gregor's father's past?
(a) He used to have another family.
(b) He suffered from a debilitating accident.
(c) His business failed several years ago.
(d) He is not the father of Grete and Gregor.

3. What does Gregor realize when he eats the food that Grete feeds him?
(a) He must eat food with his snout.
(b) He no longer has taste buds.
(c) He finds human food repulsive.
(d) He cannot eat with his claws.

4. What does Gregor infer from the person who has visited the house?
(a) He is in serious trouble.
(b) He is getting promoted.
(c) He must pay off his debts.
(d) He is not trusted at work.

5. Why do the Samsas not want to move into a smaller, more affordable home?
(a) They are emotionally attached to the house.
(b) They do not want Gregor to be left behind.
(c) They worry for Gregor's existence.
(d) Gregor might miss the house too much.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gregor tell his boss he will do right away?

2. How does Gregor attempt to open the locked door?

3. What irritates Gregor and makes him anxious as he is being shooed back into his room?

4. What does the Chief Clerk claim about Gregor's recent work?

5. What does The Charwoman triumphantly announce to the Samsas?

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