The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka

How does relationship between the Samsa family and Gregor Samsa’s boss contribute to the plot of the story?

• They are on good terms; Gregor does not wish to disappoint his family and their friend, so he dedicates himself wholly to the work.

• The Samsa family owes money to Gregor’s boss, and thus Gregor works constantly to pay off this debt.

• The Samsa family owe serious debt to the bank so they push Gregor’s boss to give him more responsibilities and that he may earn more.

• They are on poor terms; Gregor has not been earning enough for his boss, so he works overtime in the hopes of saving his job.

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Gregory dislikes his job and his boss, but he cannot change jobs because

• he does not have enough job experience

• there are no other jobs available

• he is saving money so he can get married

• his parents owe a lot of money to his boss

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Readers learn that it will take "another five or six years" for Gregor to pay off his parents' debt and that "in fifteen years of service, Gregor had never once yet been ill". What can you infer about his character based on these quotations?

• He is responsible and reliable

• He is slow and likes work

• He is careless and healthy

• He is dutiful and sickly

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What is the most important reason for Gregor to hold onto his job as a traveling salesman?

• He enjoys his job and is like and respected at work.

• He wants to prove that he can become a human again.

• He believes that he is only imagining that he is an insect.

• He feels responsible for the financial support of his family.

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In "The Metamorphosis," how does Gregor first react when he discovers that he is an insect?

• He is shocked and calls out for help.

• He refuses to leave his room or talk to any one.

• He is determined to continue with his day and go to work.

• He is relieved that he will no longer have to go to work.

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Which of the following best describe the narrator’s point of view in the story?

• First-person: the story is told from Gregor’s perspective.

• Third-person limited: though in third-person, the narration limits itself to Gregor’s perspective and thoughts.

• Third-person omniscient: the narration covers the thoughts and actions of all of the characters in the story.

• Third-person omniscient: the narration remains focused on Gregor’s perspective, however it occasionally branches out to other perspectives (i.e. the Samsas, following Gregor’s death).

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The woman with the fur boa in the picture on Gregor's wall represents what?

• Gregor's love life

• Gregor's dreams of owning a fur business

• Gregor's work life

• Gregor's dreams of being rich

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What does Gregor overhear from his father about their current financial situation?

• That they are bankrupt and are forced to sell the apartment

• That he has come to an agreement with Gregor's boss about his starting work again soon

• That he has managed to save up some money to help them survive without Gregor working

• That the entire family must return to work to help them pay for the family's expenses

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What is the best description of Gregor's family's behavior in the apartment with Gregor locked inside his bedroom?

• They are never there, scared Gregor will get loose.

• They talk in soft voices and choose to never stay there alone.

• They are always loud, so as to drown out Gregor's noises.

• They constantly have company over to make it seem like their life is normal.

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How does Gregor try to make Grete and his mother more comfortable when they enter his bedroom?

• He hides under the couch with a white sheet.

• He stands upright to act more like a human.

• He tries to speak to them in calm, soothing voices.

• He hangs from the ceiling so they can walk on the floor freely.

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