What physical changes does Gregor experience in Part I?

Gregor gains better control of his legs but loses his ability to communicate

Gregor loses the ability to think like a human

Gregor begins to revert back to human form

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

Gregor turns the key with his bug mouth

Gregor's father breaks down the door out of anger

Grete opens the door with her secret key

What does the photograph on the wall in the kitchen reveal about Gregor's past?

He once served in the military, being dressed in uniform

He was a good student, being dressed in his graduation cap and gown

He once had a younger brother, who died at a early age

He has never been close to his family, having been cut out of the photograph

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

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

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 owe serious debt to the bank so they push Gregor's boss to give him more responsibilities so 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.

Which of the following best describes the narrator's point of view 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).

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 the characters in the story.

What is the author's likely purpose for the string of rhetorical questions in paragraph 15?

to highlight how poorly the company treats Gregor as an employee and a human being

to point out the faults and unfriendly atmosphere of Gregor's employing company

to show Gregor questioning his company and his loyalty to the job

to illustrate how anxious and miserable working for this textile company makes him

Re-read paragraph 23. What do the lines describing Gregor's attempt to respond reveal or imply about him?

This section implies that, even in such a short time after transforming, Gregor is already losing his humanity.

This section confirms his loss of human speech and communication.

This section reveals that even as an insect, Gregor continues to worry about work and how others perceive him.

This section implies that Gregor stopped understanding or feeling human even before he was transformed.

In paragraph 26, we learn that Gregor Samsa was a lieutenant in the army before he became a traveling salesman. What is the author's likely purpose for including this detail about the protagonist?

This detail reveals Gregor was happier in his previous post and wasn't always this way; it's his salesman position (necessary to provide for his family) that makes him happy.

This detail establishes that Gregor had another profession before becoming a salesman.

This detail emphasizes Gregor's preference for an organized life and for taking orders.

This detail reveals Gregor previously was respected and held power, unlike his salesman job, which brings money but no respect and little gratitude.

PART B: Which of the following phrases best supports the answer to Part A?

"to persuade him to exchange the chair for his bed"

"whisper endearments into his ear"

What does the interaction between Gregor and the charwoman in paragraph 67 reveal about his then current point of view?

Gregor recognizes when he is being called a beetle and remembers that he is not one, thus revealing a retention of his human identity and perspective.

Gregor wants to be closer friends with the charwoman, but doesn't know how to be friendly.

Gregor doesn't understand that the charwoman hates him.

Gregor is starting to see the charwoman as food and thinks about attacking and eating her.

"Was he an animal if music could captivate him so? It seemed to him that he was being shown the way to the unknown nourishment he had been yearning for." (Paragraph 73) How do these lines contribute to the overall meaning of the story?

In these lines we are shown Gregor at his most human throughout the story, valuing art and love over money.

Kafka is suggesting that music is the only way to remain human.

The love Gregor feels for his sister and her music brings him greater joy than his work.

The lines suggest that Gregor could have changed his way of life, that the cure for his unhappiness was in what he values.

What is the significance of Mr. Samsa telling the three gentlemen renters to leave?

It represents the breaking of a subservient employer-employee relationship, while also confirming Mr. Samsa did believe to be his son through his anger and grief.

It shows his grief over his insect-son dying.

It reveals his guilt for shooing Gregor back into the bedroom the before, so he does the same to them.

It represents what Gregor could never do: stand up to his employer (or in the case of the renters, people who gave him money).

Which of the following best describes a central idea of the text?

The daily grind and isolation in earning a living can eliminate one's humanity.

Living like an insect can make you feel like one.

We are as we perceive ourselves to be.

Allowing others to take advantage of one's generosity can lead to tragedy.

The Metamorphosis: Part I

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1 min • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What does Gregor's reaction to his transformation in the beginning of the story reveal about his character?

Hint: Notice that Gregor barely responds at all. He is entirely focused on getting to work, and he seems to forget that he has changed unless someone treats him differently. What does that say about his lifestyle and his priorities?

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is Gregor's job?

Train conductor

Traveling salesman

Soccer manager

Soldier

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

To try and get Gregor out of the bedroom, what does the chief clerk reveal about Gregor's work performance?

Gregor has earned a promotion and needs to come to work to receive it

Gregor has been fired and needs to collect his belongings

Gregor is going to be transferred to a new division

Gregor has been performing poorly and needs to improve

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CCSS.W.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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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1 min • 1 pt

Who are Grete and Anna sent to retrieve?

Police

Doctor and locksmith

Gregor's boss

Gregor's friend

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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The Metamorphosis: Part I

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

What is Gregor's job?

To try and get Gregor out of the bedroom, what does the chief clerk reveal about Gregor's work performance?

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

Who are Grete and Anna sent to retrieve?

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

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

What physical changes does Gregor experience in Part I?

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

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