Metamorphosis Part I Quiz

What is the best description of Gregor's transformation into a bug?

• He is caterpillar-like, long and lean, with many legs
• He is butterfly-like, with wings to help him fly
• He is beetle-like, with a rounded back and many squirmy legs
• He is spider-like, with exactly eight legs and many eyes

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What is Gregor's job?

• Train conductor
• Traveling salesman
• Soccer manager
• Soldier

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At the beginning of the novella, how is the Samsa family divided spatially?

• Gregor in his room; the entire family outside of the door
• Gregor in his room; Grete outside one door; the mother and father outside of another door
• Gregor in his room; mother and sister away from the house; father outside of the door
• Gregor in his room; father away from the house; mother and sister outside of the door

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What is Gregor's mother's reaction to seeing him as a bug?

• She is scared, backs away, and seeks help
• She flees the property in pursuit of Grete
• She is angry and tries to hit Gregor back into his room
• She is consoling and tries to comfort Gregor in his time of need

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What is Gregor's father's reaction to seeing him as a bug?

• He is scared, backs away, and seeks help
• He flees the property in pursuit of Grete
• He is angry and tries to hit Gregor back into his room
• He is consoling and tries to comfort Gregor in his time of need

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What physical changes does Gregor experience in Part I?

• Gregor grows wings
• Gregor loses the ability to think like a human
• Gregor gains better control of his legs but loses his ability to communicate
• Gregor begins to revert back to human form

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How does the door to Gregor's bedroom open the first time?

• Gregor turns the key with his bug mouth
• With the help of a locksmith
• Gregor's father breaks down the door out of anger
• Grete opens the door with her secret key

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When Gregor wakes up as an insect, why can’t he fall back asleep like he wants?

• He is stuck on his back

• He no longer has eyelids and can't close his eyes

• He has a stomach ache

• His family is making too much noise

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In “The Metamorphosis,” what is the most important reason in Gregor’s mind for holding on to his job as a traveling salesman?

• He enjoys his job and is well liked and respected at work.

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

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

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

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Why do Gregor’s family members knock on his door as it nears seven o’clock?

• It's time for breakfast

• He has a phone call

• It's time for him to go to work and they don't want him to be late

• They hear strange noises and come to check on him

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