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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Why is Gregor thankful that his door has a lock on it?
(a) So that no one can disturb him.
(b) He is unsure how to present his new body.
(c) He has many valuables in his room.
(d) So that he can choose who may enter.

3. What does Gregor think the company he works for believes about him?
(a) He was insider trading.
(b) He should be promoted.
(c) He is their best employee.
(d) He wastes company time.

4. What does Gregor recall after witnessing his transformation?
(a) Having a bad night's sleep.
(b) Not saying his prayers before bed.
(c) Eating questionable food at dinner.
(d) Arguing with his mother the previous night.

5. What does Gregor conceal in his room so that Grete does not move it out?
(a) His suitcase of sample cloths.
(b) His writing desk.
(c) The photo on the wall.
(d) The chair near his window.

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

7. Who comes to visit Gregor at the house?
(a) His secretary.
(b) The Superintendent.
(c) A police officer.
(d) The Chief Clerk.

8. What does Gregor recall following his transformation?
(a) His finances.
(b) His health.
(c) His mother.
(d) His job.

9. What does Gregor notice is still in the corner of his bedroom?
(a) A suitcase of cloth samples.
(b) A rocking chair.
(c) An armoire.
(d) A bag of dirty clothes.

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

11. What does Gregor do to help himself stand upright, while reassuring his boss?
(a) Rocks to his feet.
(b) Uses his numerous legs.
(c) Spins around on his back.
(d) Clings to the furniture.

12. Why does Gregor's family rush to his door?
(a) They hear a loud thud.
(b) They do not want him to escape.
(c) He cries out for help.
(d) They want to alert him of the visitor.

13. What do Gregor's mother and father intend to do for Grete?
(a) Find her an apartment of her own.
(b) Find her work.
(c) Find her a husband.
(d) Get her into a good school.

14. What does Gregor tell himself as he gets up and dresses for breakfast?
(a) Aches and pains resolve themselves as one starts moving.
(b) He will need to find his own breakfast in the backyard.
(c) He will go into the office and explain himself to his boss.
(d) Eventually, he will get used to the new voice.

15. What does Gregor tell his boss he will do right away?
(a) File his severance papers.
(b) Take a pay cut.
(c) Make up the lost time that evening.
(d) Catch the next train to work.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Chief Clerk say about Gregor's voice?

2. As she cleans his room, what does Grete note that Gregor still enjoys about his room?

3. Where does the family go after dismissing the Charwoman?

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

5. What is one of the only skills that Grete possesses?

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