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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gregor assure himself of after seeing his transformation?
(a) He will not be fired.
(b) His family will love him either way.
(c) He is not sick.
(d) He is only dreaming.

2. What does Gregor's father not even consider doing when trying to get Gregor back into his room?
(a) Ask the beetle if he is still Gregor.
(b) Reason with Gregor first.
(c) Lure Gregor in with a treat.
(d) Fully open the doors.

3. Who does Gregor trust to sympathize with his situation?
(a) His sister.
(b) His mother.
(c) The Chief Clerk.
(d) His father.

4. In spite of his new situation, what is the only thing Gregor thinks about?
(a) His ex-girlfriend.
(b) His family.
(c) His boss.
(d) The neighborhood.

5. What does Gregor assume his family will do when they see his transformation?
(a) Step on him.
(b) Abandon him.
(c) Support him.
(d) Hug him.

6. What happens to Gregor in the first part of The Metamorphosis?
(a) He is transformed into a beetle.
(b) He is fired from his job.
(c) He gets into a fight with his family.
(d) He misses the bus to work.

7. How does Gregor's family react to Gregor's death?
(a) They are relieved.
(b) They are devastated.
(c) They do not react.
(d) They mourn for days.

8. With what image does the story end?
(a) A new city.
(b) Gregor's coffin.
(c) A sunny, new day.
(d) Grete's youthfulness.

9. What kind of fears did Gregor exhibit in his human life?
(a) Existential fears.
(b) Irrational fears.
(c) Religious fears.
(d) Political fears.

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

11. What human emotion does Gregor seem to lack?
(a) Sympathy.
(b) Self-pity.
(c) Compassion.
(d) Remorse.

12. Why does the transformation take place at the beginning of The Metamorphosis?
(a) He wished for a change the night before.
(b) It is all a dream.
(c) It is never specified.
(d) It is punishment from a previous life.

13. How is Gregor's first thought interpreted after realizing his transformation?
(a) Terrifying.
(b) Surprising.
(c) Shocking.
(d) Normal.

14. What characteristic of Gregor's family do they all share that prevents them from helping Gregor?
(a) Carelessness.
(b) Stupidity.
(c) Laziness.
(d) Ignorance.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Kafkaesque theme consistent within The Metamorphosis?

2. Why might Gregor not be reacting to his newly transformed body?

3. How does Gregor become injured after emerging from his room for the first time?

4. Although Gregor loses some of his human tendencies, what is he able to hold onto?

5. What does Grete try to convince her parents about Gregor?

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