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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 does Gregor notice is still in the corner of his bedroom?
(a) A bag of dirty clothes.
(b) A suitcase of cloth samples.
(c) An armoire.
(d) A rocking chair.

2. Why does Gregor agitatedly pace around the living room, walls and ceiling after his mother faints?
(a) Because Grete locked him out of his room.
(b) Because people screamed when he stepped outside.
(c) Because no one is taking him seriously.
(d) Because his father hit him with the newspaper.

3. What happens to Gregor when he rocks himself out of bed?
(a) He rips the blanket.
(b) He injures his head.
(c) He successfully gets up.
(d) He breaks one of his legs.

4. As she cleans his room, what does Grete note that Gregor still enjoys about his room?
(a) His chair by the window.
(b) His suitcase of cloth samples.
(c) His bed.
(d) His books.

5. Why does Gregor's mother worry about moving Gregor's furniture?
(a) He will run away.
(b) It might encourage his insect tendencies.
(c) It might send him the wrong message.
(d) He might miss his possessions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gregor tell his boss he will do right away?

2. What is one of the actions the Chief Clerk accuses Gregor of?

3. What do the Lodgers threaten to do to the Samsas when they see Gregor for the first time?

4. What does Gregor realize about his family and the Chief Clerk on the other side of the door?

5. Why is Gregor calmed down by the reactions of everyone on the other side of the door?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Gregor's mother, father and sister start doing in order to help out with the family's finances?

2. How does Gregor eventually die?

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

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

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

6. What does Gregor envision while he is trying to unlock the door to his room?

7. What does Gregor ponder as he looks through the crack in his door on the family living room?

8. What is the family's reaction to Gregor's death and what do they notice about the beetle?

9. Why is Gregor grateful to have a lock on his bedroom door?

10. Who is the Charwoman and what is her relationship like with Gregor?

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