The Metamorphosis

When Gregor Samsa realizes that he has been transformed into an insect, his initial reaction is to

• scream in horror.

• try to go back to sleep.

• call for a doctor.

• ask his family for help.

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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.

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Gregor 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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As Gregor lies in bed, he thinks about how his imaginary pains “had always turned out to be pure imagination . . . and he wondered how his imaginings would slowly resolve themselves today” (lines 121–123). From this detail, readers can infer that Gregor

• is in denial about his situation

• knows he is just having a bad dream.

• often imagines that he is an insect.

• has decided to take bold action.

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The chief clerk from Gregor’s office comes to the house

• to help Gregor’s parents open the bedroom door.

• to give Gregor a ride to work, since he missed his train

• to threaten Gregor with firing for missing work.

• because he is worried about Gregor’s health.

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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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Vermin are

• pests.

• flowers.

• workers.

• fabrics.

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What is the meaning of subordinate?

• one who has authority.

• an important person.

• a person of lesser rank.

• a business person .

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Plaintively means

• loudly.

• slowly.

• painfully.

• sadly.

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To enunciate is to

• move carefully.

• answer a question.

• pronounce clearly.

• take a walk.

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