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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) They do not have enough employees.
(b) This absence was his only absence.
(c) His boss is incompetent.
(d) He makes the company a lot of money.

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

3. Why is Gregor startled when he answers his mother?
(a) His voice has a twittering squeak.
(b) He cannot speak.
(c) His voice is that of someone else's.
(d) He thought no one was home.

4. What does Grete, Gregor's sister, do while their father knocks on Gregor's door?
(a) Cries.
(b) Laughs.
(c) Yells at the Chief Clerk.
(d) Goes to her room.

5. What does Gregor claim to tell the Chief Clerk in order to make amends?
(a) He has accepted a position elsewhere.
(b) He has already quit his job.
(c) He has turned into a giant beetle.
(d) He would open the door, but he suddenly feels ill.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Gregor absentmindedly attempt to go with Grete after his mother faints?

2. Why does Gregor's family rush to his door?

3. What does The Charwoman call Gregor when she starts peeking in his room?

4. What does Gregor lack due to his vocation?

5. What is Gregor Samsa transformed into?

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