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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Although Gregor loses some of his human tendencies, what is he able to hold onto?
(a) Human intelligence and emotions.
(b) His writing talent.
(c) A strong work ethic.
(d) His ability to communicate.

2. What will Grete never figure out about Gregor in his beetle state?
(a) It is painful for him to stand on his back legs.
(b) He has retained human consciousness.
(c) He prefers his room dirty rather than clean.
(d) His feelings for her have changed now that he is a beetle.

3. What does Gregor hope Grete could possibly do to help his situation?
(a) Calm down his mother.
(b) Get everyone out of the house.
(c) Help him escape.
(d) Reason with the Chief Clerk.

4. How does Gregor view the everyday routines of his life and the life of his family?
(a) Exciting.
(b) Interesting.
(c) Banal.
(d) Difficult.

5. What reveals to the reader that Gregor is still sensitive to beauty and art?
(a) His desire to be closer to his family.
(b) Grete's violin playing.
(c) His ability to contemplate eloquent thoughts.
(d) His sensitivity toward the photo.

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

7. Why does Gregor's attempt to save some of his belongings end up backfiring on him?
(a) Grete convinces Gregor's mother to move out the furniture.
(b) Grete got rid of everything before he could save anything.
(c) Gregor realizes he is too cumbersome for his furniture now.
(d) The women misunderstand his intentions.

8. Why does Gregor die at the end of The Metamorphosis?
(a) Because he cannot stand the sight of himself.
(b) Because he does not contribute anything.
(c) Because a beetle's life is brief.
(d) Because his family wants to be rid of him.

9. What does Gregor pity and worry about his family after he turns into the beetle?
(a) Their health.
(b) Their lack of motivation.
(c) Their finances.
(d) Their political involvement.

10. What does Gregor's insights about his family provide Gregor with?
(a) Enlightenment.
(b) Understanding.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Peace of mind.

11. What does Gregor believe his family will be able to understand following his transformation?
(a) What food he desires.
(b) His new needs.
(c) That it is still him.
(d) His speech.

12. What kind of role does Grete take over in the family in the third part of the book?
(a) Authoritative.
(b) Tyrannical.
(c) Grete abandons the family.
(d) Submissive.

13. What kind of role does Gregor take over in the family in the third part of the book?
(a) Pet.
(b) Patriarch.
(c) Guardian.
(d) Outcast.

14. How does Gregor act toward his mother?
(a) The prodigal son.
(b) Dismissive and unconcerned.
(c) Overly affectionate.
(d) Typical, devoted son.

15. What could the understanding of Gregor's speech potentially do for the situation involving his family and the Chief Clerk?
(a) Compel them to have greater sympathy for insects.
(b) Cause the situation to worsen.
(c) Bridge the divide between himself and the others.
(d) Frighten his family and the Chief Clerk even more.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gregor assure himself of after seeing his transformation?

2. What happens to Gregor in the second part of The Metamorphosis?

3. What is characteristic of Gregor, even while the whole confusing situation is happening?

4. What does Gregor's family not realize about the beetle when they speak in front of it?

5. What creates the high level of tension and suspense in the story?

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