Metamorphosis Review

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.

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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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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How did Gregor cause his mouth to bleed?

• By falling off the bed
• By getting hit with an apple
• By eating
• By biting opening the door

What worries Gregor the most about his transformation?

• His appearance will frighten his family
• He has trouble moving his legs
• It will change his life forever
• It will cause him to be late for work

Based on how Gregor's parents and the chief clerk react when they see Gregor, readers can infer that

• Gregor has been dreaming the whole time
• Gregor actually has changed into an insect
• everyone is relieved that Gregor is not ill
• they are angry with Gregor for wasting their time

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Kafka draws attention to how people change under pressure. Which theme is this?

• Working Class Society
• Love
• Transformation
• Family Relationshipos

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In the family living room, there is a photograph of Gregor in what circumstances?

• playing with his dog as a child
• wearing his military uniform
• a family portrait
• winning a soccer game

How does Kafka create the atmosphere of a nightmare in "The Metamporphosis"?

• The author shows Gregor's panic at realizing that he is now an insect.
• The author makes Gregor's efforts to go to work as an insect seem funny.
• The author has Gregor remain human in feelings even though his body is now that of an insect.
• The author makes Gregor seem stupid for not understanding that he I no longer a person.

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