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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 prevents Gregor from really communicating with his family members?

2. What does Gregor assure himself of after seeing his transformation?

3. What could Gregor's speech potentially arouse in others, if understood?

4. What does Gregor assume his family will do when they see his transformation?

5. What does Gregor's family and the Chief Clerk hear when Gregor delivers his eloquent speech?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Gregor's effort to hold on to his human belongings and, thus, his humanity backfire?

2. Why was Gregor's family financially dependent on him pre-transformation?

3. What does Grete believe will benefit Gregor and what does Gregor's mother believe will benefit Gregor?

4. What is shocking to the reader in the first part of The Metamorphosis after Gregor wakes up to his new insect body?

5. How is The Metamorphosis structurally divided?

6. What is the cause for Gregor's transformation into a giant beetle?

7. Who has a small inkling that Gregor might understand them and why is this character an ironic choice for this revelation?

8. What do Gregor's interactions with his father throughout The Metamorphosis illuminate for the reader?

9. What are two failures that occur within the narrative?

10. What prevents Gregor from communicating with his family pre-transformation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The first thing Gregor thinks about after realizing his transformation is his job and the fact that he has missed the train. Why is this shocking to the reader? What kind of comment does this make on Gregor's life? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Gregor shares a history of misunderstandings with his father. Substantiate this statement with examples from the text that prove to the reader that Gregor and his father had a tumultuous relationship even before the transformation.

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