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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 is one of the negative things Gregor recalls following his transformation?
2. What does Gregor tell himself as he gets up and dresses for breakfast?
3. What is Gregor worried about when trying to get out of bed?
4. Why is Gregor thankful that his door has a lock on it?
5. What does the Chief Clerk claim Gregor has been known for?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Gregor discover about himself post-transformation when Grete leaves him bread and milk?
2. What is Gregor's room transformed into and why is he insulted by this?
3. What plan do The Lodgers hatch once they see Gregor out of his room for the first time?
4. What does the Chief Clerk accuse Gregor of from the other side of Gregor's door?
5. Why is Gregor grateful to have a lock on his bedroom door?
6. How does Gregor's mother change Gregor's initial thoughts about Grete moving his furniture out of the room?
7. What is the family's reaction to Gregor's death and what do they notice about the beetle?
8. How does the dynamic between Grete and Gregor change over time?
9. How does Gregor eventually die?
10. What does Gregor tell himself will pass as he lays in bed, deciding what to do next?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Gregor is the only truly sympathetic character in The Metamorphosis. Prove or disprove this statement with specific examples from the text.
Essay Topic 2
Communication is the key to solving any problem. However, Gregor is unable to communicate with his family during and following his transformation into a beetle. Use scenes and examples from the text that justify the inability to communicate as the crux of all conflict in The Metamorphosis.
Essay Topic 3
How does Grete become the pre-transformation Gregor? Construct a thesis that supports your response to this statement. Use specific examples from the text.
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