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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 kind of fears did Gregor exhibit in his human life?

2. What happens to Gregor in the third part of The Metamorphosis?

3. Why does Gregor die at the end of The Metamorphosis?

4. In spite of his new situation, what is the only thing Gregor thinks about?

5. Whenever Gregor leaves his room, how is he driven back into the room?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Grete ultimately the final authority on whether or not the beetle is Gregor and Gregor the beetle?

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

3. How is The Metamorphosis structurally divided?

4. What happens each time Gregor emerges from his room with only the best intentions?

5. What is Gregor's transformation a possible symbol for?

6. What disparity exists for Gregor throughout The Metamorphosis that creates tension within the story?

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

8. What does Gregor lose about himself in the second part of the story?

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

10. What kind of atmosphere does Gregor live in throughout the narrative?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

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.

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