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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As she cleans his room, what does Grete note that Gregor still enjoys about his room?
(a) His bed.
(b) His chair by the window.
(c) His books.
(d) His suitcase of cloth samples.

2. Who turns against Gregor in the third part of The Metamorphosis?
(a) Gregor's mother.
(b) The Lodgers.
(c) The Charwoman.
(d) Grete.

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

4. What do Gregor's mother and father realize about Grete as they leave their home?
(a) She is also of no use to them.
(b) She should be the sole bread winner.
(c) She has become quite pretty.
(d) She deserves to go to additional schooling.

5. What was one thing Gregor's father did before the transformation that was attributed to his laziness?
(a) Enjoyed long breakfasts.
(b) Did not do dishes.
(c) Slept in.
(d) Did not clean up after himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of the negative things Gregor recalls following his transformation?

2. Why do the Samsas not want to move into a smaller, more affordable home?

3. What does Gregor realize about his family and the Chief Clerk on the other side of the door?

4. Who is the person who gets closest to the idea that Gregor understands them?

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

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