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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 do whenever Grete comes into his room?
(a) Hides underneath the sofa.
(b) Flies out the window.
(c) Indicates where the room needs cleaning.
(d) Tries to speak to her.

2. What does Gregor believe the "little changes" of his body to be when he wakes up?
(a) An act of God.
(b) Normal aches and pains.
(c) Genetic mutations.
(d) A dream.

3. What will the Gregor family have no way of knowing with regards to the beetle?
(a) It has the ability to kill them.
(b) It has the ability to love them.
(c) It is no longer Gregor.
(d) It has Gregor's thoughts.

4. Why do the Samsas not want to move into a smaller, more affordable home?
(a) They worry for Gregor's existence.
(b) Gregor might miss the house too much.
(c) They are emotionally attached to the house.
(d) They do not want Gregor to be left behind.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How could Gregor's personality be described?

2. What question does Kafka pose with the scene of Grete playing her violin and The Lodgers' reaction?

3. How does Gregor's family react to Gregor's death?

4. What does Gregor have difficulty controlling as he tries to get out of bed?

5. What does Gregor do to try and lull himself to sleep?

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