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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is characteristic of Gregor, even while the whole confusing situation is happening?
(a) He is always thinking.
(b) He angrily berates.
(c) He begs and pleads.
(d) He cowers before confrontation.

2. What does Gregor's family not realize about the beetle when they speak in front of it?
(a) He is irritated by their voices.
(b) He no longer speaks English.
(c) He can still understand them.
(d) He is plotting their deaths.

3. What does the Chief Clerk's visit show about the relationship Gregor has with those around him?
(a) How Gregor has always put work before his family.
(b) How close their bonds are.
(c) How self-sacrificing his family is for him.
(d) How deeply they misunderstand him.

4. How does Gregor's boss, the Chief Clerk, display his tyrannical authority over Gregor?
(a) By yelling at his family.
(b) By withholding his paychecks.
(c) By writing an unsympathetic report for Gregor.
(d) By showing up at Gregor's house.

5. How does Gregor become injured after emerging from his room for the first time?
(a) He trips over the Chief Clerk.
(b) His wings are ripped off.
(c) He is wedged in the door.
(d) He ruptures his antennae.

6. What happens to Gregor in the second part of The Metamorphosis?
(a) He and his family attempt to adapt to Gregor's new form.
(b) Gregor's family embrace the new presence in their home.
(c) His family searches for a way to cure Gregor's plight.
(d) Gregor's family casts him out of the house.

7. What does Grete try to convince her parents about Gregor?
(a) Gregor can take care of himself.
(b) He would be happier outside.
(c) The beetle is Gregor.
(d) The beetle is no longer Gregor.

8. How does Gregor believe his family will react to his plight?
(a) Flee.
(b) Rejoice.
(c) Ignore.
(d) Sympathize.

9. What is the first thing Gregor thinks about after waking up and finding himself transformed?
(a) His ex-girlfriend.
(b) His job.
(c) His family.
(d) The weather.

10. Who is the person who gets closest to the idea that Gregor understands them?
(a) Gregor's mother.
(b) The Charwoman.
(c) Gregor's father.
(d) Grete.

11. What does Grete earn from her parents in return for her care taking of Gregor?
(a) A weekly allowance.
(b) Contempt.
(c) Gratitude.
(d) Disgust.

12. What does Gregor note while he is being chased back into his room?
(a) The Chief Clerk has left.
(b) Grete is not there.
(c) His mother's hysterics.
(d) His father's inconsiderate acts.

13. 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) Fully open the doors.
(d) Lure Gregor in with a treat.

14. What could Gregor's speech potentially arouse in others, if understood?
(a) Hatred.
(b) Great sympathy.
(c) Immense disgust.
(d) Confusion.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wonders if there is still some remnant in Gregor left in the beetle?

2. What excuse does Gregor's father use to not work and provide for the family?

3. What causes The Lodgers to eventually leave the family's home?

4. With what image does the story end?

5. How is Grete able to anticipate Gregor's new physical needs?

(see the answer keys)

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