The Metamorphosis Novella and Graphic Novel

What is a novella?

• A nonfictional narrative that contains poetry.
• Fictional writing that is longer than a novel but shorter than a short story.
• Fictional writing that is shorter than a novel, but longer than a short story.
• Fictional writing that is generally science fiction.

What is a graphic novel?

• A book for mature audiences only.
• A book that may be fictional or non fictional that uses comics to convey its message.
• A book that allows its readers to color its pages.
• A short story that conveys a message of morality.

What does the literary term "Kafkaesque" mean?

• It means an "insane" reality that is misunderstood by most people. 
• It means that there are evil and unreal literary forces meant to harm you.
• It means a twisted reality that is foreboding and oppressive.
• It means there are socio-economic consequences for those who chose not to work.

What are vermin?

• Vermin are insects and rodents that carry desease.
• Vermin are in the same insect family as bumble bees and butterflies.
• Vermin are insects, that when dead, are used as fertilizer. 
• Vermin can be useful when they cross-pollinate plants.

What is revealed about the main character in the first paragraph of the novella?

• Gregor has been transformed overnight into an insect.
• Grete has been transformed overnight into an insect.
• The Chief Clerk is a hateful man.
• Gregor has overslept.

What can you infer about the father's relationship with his wife and children?

• They are all probably a bit afraid of him.
• They see him as a gruff old softy.
• They have great respect for his work ethic.
• They think is a bit stupid.

In the novella, how does Gregor initially react to his situation?

• He is quite shocked.
• He wants to go back to sleep.
• He cries out for his mother.
• He cries out for his sister.

The main theme in the novella is:

• Raging ambition.
• Extreme oppression.
• Out of control egotism. 
• Societal and work related isolation.

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After reading lines 28-49, what can be inferred about Gregor's character and feelings?

• Gregor is suicidal.
• Gregor hates his family.
• Gregor is disgusted with his life as a human.
• Gregor is happy to be an insect.

Lines 10 and 11 "His room, a proper human room although a little too small, lay peacefully between its four familiar walls" is an example of...

• Oppression 
• Embarrassment 
• Isolation
• Creationism

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