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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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 do whenever Grete comes into his room?
(a) Tries to speak to her.
(b) Flies out the window.
(c) Hides underneath the sofa.
(d) Indicates where the room needs cleaning.

4. What does the Chief Clerk say to Gregor's mother in response to her excuses for Gregor?
(a) Gregor's record is clean, so they are concerned for his absence.
(b) Gregor has nothing to worry about as he is a valued employee.
(c) The business is failing and his work is needed.
(d) Business demands working despite illness.

5. What is pictured in the photo that hangs on Gregor's wall?
(a) A distant cousin.
(b) A young girl.
(c) His grandmother.
(d) His sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Samsas do while Gregor sleeps his day as a beetle?

2. After seeing it is past 6:30 a.m., what does Gregor realize about his job?

3. What is one of the actions the Chief Clerk accuses Gregor of?

4. What does Gregor make an eloquent speech about that no one is able to understand?

5. What does Gregor see when he examines his body?

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