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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's family do when he does not come out of his room?

2. Why does Gregor's family rush to his door?

3. What does Gregor's mother ask Gregor while he is still laying in bed?

4. What does Gregor realize about his family and the Chief Clerk on the other side of the door?

5. Why does Gregor think he should not be fired?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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