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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who turns against Gregor in the third part of The Metamorphosis?
(a) Gregor's mother.
(b) The Lodgers.
(c) The Charwoman.
(d) Grete.

2. What is consistent of Gregor's relationship with his father that is shown by how his father treats Gregor?
(a) Disobedience.
(b) Negligence.
(c) Affection.
(d) Misunderstandings.

3. How are Gregor's best intentions interpreted by others throughout the story?
(a) Irrational.
(b) Affectionate.
(c) Hostile.
(d) Vindictive.

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

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

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

7. What skills do the women in Gregor's family provide?
(a) They have no useful skills.
(b) They babysit.
(c) They cook.
(d) The clean houses.

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

9. What was one thing Gregor's father did before the transformation that was attributed to his laziness?
(a) Enjoyed long breakfasts.
(b) Slept in.
(c) Did not clean up after himself.
(d) Did not do dishes.

10. What will the Gregor family have no way of knowing with regards to the beetle?
(a) It has the ability to love them.
(b) It has the ability to kill them.
(c) It is no longer Gregor.
(d) It has Gregor's thoughts.

11. How many times does Gregor leave his room throughout the story?
(a) Once.
(b) Three times.
(c) Never.
(d) Twice.

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

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

14. What does Grete represent at the end of the story?
(a) A disappointment.
(b) Hope for the family.
(c) The cause for Gregor's death.
(d) Women's progression in Russia.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What disservice do The Lodgers do to the family?

2. How is Gregor's family dependent on Gregor?

3. How is Gregor's first thought interpreted after realizing his transformation?

4. What could the understanding of Gregor's speech potentially do for the situation involving his family and the Chief Clerk?

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

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