Metamorphosis ch 1

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 help

• go to work.

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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 to work.

Gregor dislikes his job and his boss, but cannot change his job 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” From this detail, readers can infer that Gregor

• is in denial of his situation

• knows he is just having a bad dream

• often imagines that he is an insect

• has decided to take bold actions.

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The manager 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 being fired for being late to work

• because he is worried about Gregor's health

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 sick

• They are angry with Gregor for wasting their time.

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Which is NOT a symbol thus far in the story

• the locked door

• the rain

• the clock

• the bug

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Which best describes the thematic topic of the story thus far?

• regret

• dealing with loss

• identity and self-esteem

• betrayal

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Which character shows empathy towards Gregor?

• the boss

• his mother

• his sister

• his father

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Who does Gregor represent in Kafka's society?

• His father

• Kafka himself

• the working man

• all of the above