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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gregor's father do to the Lodgers after discovering Gregor the next morning?
(a) Calls the police on them.
(b) Chases them with his walking stick.
(c) Throws them out.
(d) Demands they pay double the rent.

2. How is Gregor's first thought interpreted after realizing his transformation?
(a) Terrifying.
(b) Shocking.
(c) Surprising.
(d) Normal.

3. Where does Gregor absentmindedly attempt to go with Grete after his mother faints?
(a) To the police station.
(b) To find their father.
(c) To the grocery store.
(d) To fetch medicine.

4. What do The Lodgers symbolize when they move into the family's home?
(a) Doom.
(b) Hope.
(c) Economic disparity.
(d) Social disintegration.

5. What will Grete never figure out about Gregor in his beetle state?
(a) His feelings for her have changed now that he is a beetle.
(b) It is painful for him to stand on his back legs.
(c) He has retained human consciousness.
(d) He prefers his room dirty rather than clean.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the reader discover about Gregor's father's past?

2. What is Gregor worried about when trying to get out of bed?

3. What aspect of the story is developed throughout The Metamorphosis?

4. What does Gregor claim to tell the Chief Clerk in order to make amends?

5. What prevents Gregor from really communicating with his family members?

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