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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is too strong for Gregor to escape, which is why he thinks about his job after realizing his transformation?
(a) His desire to work.
(b) His desire to please his family.
(c) The everyday banal routine.
(d) The comfort his bed provides him.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

12. How many parts is The Metamorphosis divided into?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

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

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

15. How does Gregor eventually die?
(a) Someone steps on him.
(b) The Charwoman kills him.
(c) Voluntarily.
(d) Grete poisons him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What could Gregor's speech potentially arouse in others, if understood?

2. Who turns against Gregor in the third part of The Metamorphosis?

3. How does Gregor believe his family will react to his plight?

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

5. What happens to Gregor when his father attempts to get him back into his room?

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