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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has kept Gregor from resigning and telling off his boss?
(a) His family's debts.
(b) A bad economy.
(c) A binding contract.
(d) His lack of any other skills.

2. What causes The Lodgers to eventually leave the family's home?
(a) Grete's violin playing.
(b) The terrible, rotten food.
(c) The sight of Gregor.
(d) The small accommodations.

3. What sound does Gregor hear while trying to rock himself out of bed?
(a) The doorbell ring.
(b) A crack of thunder.
(c) The phone ringing.
(d) Humming.

4. What does Grete, Gregor's sister, do while their father knocks on Gregor's door?
(a) Yells at the Chief Clerk.
(b) Goes to her room.
(c) Laughs.
(d) Cries.

5. Why might Gregor not be reacting to his newly transformed body?
(a) He does not particularly care.
(b) It is too awful to reflect upon.
(c) He is pleased with the change.
(d) He has greater things on his mind.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is too strong for Gregor to escape, which is why he thinks about his job after realizing his transformation?

2. Why does Gregor's mother worry about moving Gregor's furniture?

3. In spite of his new situation, what is the only thing Gregor thinks about?

4. What could Gregor's speech potentially arouse in others, if understood?

5. What does Gregor's father do to him that is characteristic of the father?

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