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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 note when he falls from his upright position onto his six legs?

2. Why does Gregor agitatedly pace around the living room, walls and ceiling after his mother faints?

3. What does Gregor imagine that helps him find the strength to turn the key and unlock the door?

4. What particular piece of furniture does Gregor feel nostalgia for?

5. What does Gregor claim he has no plans to do?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does everyone (Gregor's parents, Gregor and The Lodgers) react to Grete's violin serenade?

5. How does Gregor being disabled for a month because of his family's physical abuse change the atmosphere within the household?

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

7. What does Grete try to convince her parents of after The Lodgers see Gregor for the first time?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Metamorphosis ends with an image of Grete's youth and health. What is the point of ending the book with this image? Does it wrap up the narrative? How? Support your answer with examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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