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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Gregor calmed down by the reactions of everyone on the other side of the door?
(a) They can now understand the gravity of the situation.
(b) They will now stop banging on the door.
(c) He can go back to sleep now.
(d) They have stopped yelling at him.

2. Why does Gregor agitatedly pace around the living room, walls and ceiling after his mother faints?
(a) Because Grete locked him out of his room.
(b) Because no one is taking him seriously.
(c) Because people screamed when he stepped outside.
(d) Because his father hit him with the newspaper.

3. What does Gregor look at while pausing, in the hopes of returning to normal?
(a) The foggy sky.
(b) His abdomen.
(c) The ceiling.
(d) The photo on his wall.

4. What does Gregor's mother do after Gregor's big speech?
(a) Begs him to let her in.
(b) Demands that he come out.
(c) Faints.
(d) Calls a doctor.

5. After taking a job as a bank messenger, what does Gregor's father take pride in?
(a) His family's faith in him.
(b) His paychecks.
(c) Being the family bread winner.
(d) His fancy uniform.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gregor imagine that helps him find the strength to turn the key and unlock the door?

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

3. Why does Gregor think he should not be fired?

4. What does the family and the Charwoman believe happens to Gregor the next morning?

5. What does Gregor do to try and lull himself to sleep?

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