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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 mother ask Gregor while he is still laying in bed?
(a) If he could sweep the porch.
(b) If he could wake up his sister.
(c) What he wants for breakfast.
(d) If he missed the train.

2. What does Gregor's father shoo him back into his bedroom with?
(a) The Chief Clerk's briefcase.
(b) His shoe.
(c) A broom and a pan.
(d) A newspaper and a broom.

3. How does Gregor's ironic attempt to hold onto something human end?
(a) With his mother and sister drifting apart in their relationship.
(b) With his realization that he would rather be outside than inside.
(c) With his family assuming he is a dangerous beast.
(d) With his realization that he no longer wants human things.

4. What does Gregor assure himself of after seeing his transformation?
(a) His family will love him either way.
(b) He is only dreaming.
(c) He will not be fired.
(d) He is not sick.

5. What human emotion does Gregor seem to lack?
(a) Sympathy.
(b) Remorse.
(c) Compassion.
(d) Self-pity.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How is Grete able to anticipate Gregor's new physical needs?

3. How is The Metamorphosis described in the modern age of literature?

4. What characteristic of Gregor's family do they all share that prevents them from helping Gregor?

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

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