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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What irritates Gregor and makes him anxious as he is being shooed back into his room?
(a) His father's hissing sounds.
(b) The screams of his family.
(c) The scratchy feel of the floorboards.
(d) The intensity of the sunlight.

2. What does Gregor's father throw at Gregor so that he will go back into his room?
(a) His shoe.
(b) Apples.
(c) The newspaper.
(d) His briefcase.

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

4. What does Gregor's family do when he does not come out of his room?
(a) Leave him alone.
(b) Pester him.
(c) Bring him hot tea.
(d) Threaten him.

5. What does Gregor announce when he leaves his room?
(a) He will find a cure for his affliction.
(b) He will find a way to revert back to being human.
(c) He will leave the house immediately.
(d) He will dress and go to work.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Gregor's mother and father realize about Grete as they leave their home?

2. What do the Lodgers threaten to do to the Samsas when they see Gregor for the first time?

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

4. What does Gregor think the company he works for believes about him?

5. What does the Chief Clerk say to Gregor's mother in response to her excuses for Gregor?

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