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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 realize when he eats the food that Grete feeds him?

2. What does the reader discover about Gregor's father's past?

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

4. What do Gregor's mother and father intend to do for Grete?

5. What does the Chief Clerk claim to regret after ranting about Gregor?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. 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?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Is the life Gregor lives following his transformation an exaggeration of the issues he struggled with in his family, job, relationships, etc. prior to his transformation? Cite specific examples from the text to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

The Chief Clerk's visit to Gregor's home the day of his transformation shows how misunderstood Gregor is by those around him. Substantiate this statement with specific examples from the scene and other instances in the book that show misunderstandings in Gregor's relationships.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the irony of Grete's designation as Gregor's caretaker. Why is she designated his caretaker? What instances show the irony of the situation? Cite specific examples from the text to support your answer.

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