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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 the Chief Clerk do on the other side of the door, while Gregor is contemplating the situation?

2. What does Gregor tell himself as he gets up and dresses for breakfast?

3. What does The Charwoman call Gregor when she starts peeking in his room?

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

5. What does Gregor's family do when he does not come out of his room?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the first thing Gregor thinks about when he wakes up to his transformation and why?

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

3. What does Gregor tell himself will pass as he lays in bed, deciding what to do next?

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

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

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

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

8. What does Gregor notice about the dynamic between his family and the new tenants, The Lodgers?

9. What does Gregor say about being a traveling salesman in his eloquent speech to his family and the Chief Clerk so that the Chief Clerk writes him a sympathetic report?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gregor makes an eloquent speech about the hardships of a traveling salesman when the Chief Clerk visits his home. To what extent has Gregor's job disabled him from having a fulfilling life? Think in terms of Gregor's family, friends, and relationships with people. Use examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

How does Grete become the pre-transformation Gregor? Construct a thesis that supports your response to this statement. Use 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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