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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one of the actions the Chief Clerk accuses Gregor of?
(a) Stealing money.
(b) Giving monosyllabic answers.
(c) Keeping his office a mess.
(d) Having an office relationship.

2. What does Gregor's family do as an apology after throwing things at him and disabling him?
(a) Leave his bedroom door open.
(b) Build him a nest.
(c) Write him a letter of apology.
(d) Give him extra plates of rotten food.

3. What does Gregor find at his door when he wakes up at twilight the same day?
(a) A note of apology.
(b) A bowl of milk and bread.
(c) A plate of flies.
(d) An eviction notice.

4. What does The Charwoman triumphantly announce to the Samsas?
(a) She has found a better paying job.
(b) She has found someone else to rent their room.
(c) She has revived Gregor,
(d) She has disposed of the creature.

5. What does Gregor do to help himself stand upright, while reassuring his boss?
(a) Spins around on his back.
(b) Uses his numerous legs.
(c) Clings to the furniture.
(d) Rocks to his feet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gregor Samsa transformed into?

2. What does Gregor note when he falls from his upright position onto his six legs?

3. Why does Gregor's mother worry about moving Gregor's furniture?

4. What does Gregor's mother do after Gregor's big speech?

5. What irritates Gregor and makes him anxious as he is being shooed back into his room?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Gregor eventually die?

2. After being in pain from trying to get up from his bed and out of his room, how does Gregor find eventual relief in his new form?

3. What does Gregor see the Chief Clerk's visit to his house as a sign of?

4. What problem emerges between Grete and Gregor's mother as a result of Gregor's care taking?

5. What is Gregor's room transformed into and why is he insulted by this?

6. How is Gregor's father transformed from the weak, useless man he once was to the authoritative and strong man he becomes post-transformation?

7. How does the dynamic between Grete and Gregor change over time?

8. What is the fantasy Gregor dreams of while Grete is playing her violin?

9. What does Gregor discover about himself post-transformation when Grete leaves him bread and milk?

10. Why does the Samsa family continue to remain in their house, although they can no longer afford it?

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