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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gregor do to help himself stand upright, while reassuring his boss?

2. Who comes to visit Gregor at the house?

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

4. What does Gregor hope the Charwoman will do that, unfortunately, does not come to fruition?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Chief Clerk accuse Gregor of from the other side of Gregor's door?

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

3. What is the miscommunication between Gregor and his father that leads to Gregor being disabled for a month?

4. What do the Samsas do following Gregor's demise?

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

6. The family discusses their finances as Gregor sleeps away his first day as a beetle. What is revealed about the dynamic between the family and Gregor before his transformation?

7. Why does Gregor's mother pass out the day that Grete moves the furniture out of Gregor's room?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

If Gregor's speech could be understood by those around him, all conflict within The Metamorphosis could be resolved. Prove or disprove this statement with specific examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

Towards the end of The Metamorphosis, Grete and Mr. Samsa appear to shift roles. Mr. Samsa goes from being the least sympathetic to the most. Grete shifts from the most sympathetic to the least. Using examples from the text, discuss how and why this shift occurs throughout the book.

Essay Topic 3

Gregor understands far more about his family than they understand about him. Prove or disprove this statement using specific examples from the text.

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