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

2. What does Gregor's father not even consider doing when trying to get Gregor back into his room?
(a) Ask the beetle if he is still Gregor.
(b) Lure Gregor in with a treat.
(c) Reason with Gregor first.
(d) Fully open the doors.

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 family assuming he is a dangerous beast.
(c) With his realization that he would rather be outside than inside.
(d) With his realization that he no longer wants human things.

4. What is characteristic of Gregor, even while the whole confusing situation is happening?
(a) He is always thinking.
(b) He cowers before confrontation.
(c) He angrily berates.
(d) He begs and pleads.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How could Gregor's personality be described?

2. What does Gregor do to help himself stand upright, while reassuring his boss?

3. What does the Chief Clerk claim to regret after ranting about Gregor?

4. What happens to Gregor in the third part of The Metamorphosis?

5. What does Gregor remember he has to do while thinking over his problems?

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