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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gregor find at his door when he wakes up at twilight the same day?
(a) A plate of flies.
(b) A bowl of milk and bread.
(c) An eviction notice.
(d) A note of apology.

2. What does Gregor's father do after Gregor's big speech?
(a) Searches for his tools.
(b) Breaks the door open.
(c) Goes back to bed.
(d) Sends for the locksmith.

3. What does Gregor do to try and lull himself to sleep?
(a) Shuts the window drapes.
(b) Drinks some warm milk.
(c) Puts a pillow over his face.
(d) Rocks back and forth.

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

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

6. What foods does Grete serve him that Gregor greatly enjoys?
(a) Dead bugs.
(b) Human waste.
(c) Half-rotten food.
(d) A large lump of sugar.

7. What does the Chief Clerk claim to regret after ranting about Gregor?
(a) Airing his concerns in front of Gregor's family.
(b) Not being able to tell Gregor to his face.
(c) Upsetting Gregor's sister.
(d) Not bringing the other clerks.

8. What does Gregor have difficulty controlling as he tries to get out of bed?
(a) His legs.
(b) His tongue.
(c) HIs wings.
(d) His antennae.

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

10. While he is the living room listening, what does Gregor hope for?
(a) He will find someone to love him.
(b) Grete will move into his room.
(c) His family will eventually respect him.
(d) His mother will embrace him.

11. Why will no one at the office believe Gregor if he said he was sick?
(a) He always claims to be sick.
(b) No one else in the office has been sick.
(c) He has not been sick in the last five years.
(d) They all just received their shots.

12. Why does Gregor's mother worry about moving Gregor's furniture?
(a) He might miss his possessions.
(b) It might encourage his insect tendencies.
(c) He will run away.
(d) It might send him the wrong message.

13. What does Gregor's mother do in order to make extra money for the family?
(a) Sews underwear.
(b) Cleans hotels.
(c) Cooks for affluent families.
(d) Babysits for the neighbors.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do the Lodgers threaten to do to the Samsas when they see Gregor for the first time?

3. What does Gregor infer from the person who has visited the house?

4. What does Gregor's father throw at Gregor so that he will go back into his room?

5. What does the Chief Clerk claim about Gregor's recent work?

(see the answer keys)

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