Historical Context: The Metamorphosis

The Metamorphosis was written during which war?

• WWII

• The Cold War

• WWI

• The Civil War

Kafka, the author, was living in ______________ which was apart of the "Central Powers" of WWI.

• Prague

• USA

• Germany

• UK

The horror erupted in people during the war is reflected in the story through Gregor's family horror.

• true

• false

Because of the time period in which "The Metamorphosis" is set, we can assume that Gregor's apartment is in the ________________ style which places emphasis on symmetry, proportion, geometry and the regularity of parts.

• Renassaince

• Neo-Renaissance

• Gothic

• Classical

Transportation systems were advancing during this time, so Gregor got to work by:

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• car

• bike

• train

• bus

Kafka was one of many talented Jewish writers who came to Prague from ______.

• France

• USA

• UK

• Germany

Because of poor working conditions (long hours and low pay) and a push for more rights, the people of Prague and a few other countries began the ________.

• Civil War

• Bohemian Revolution

• WWI

• Revolution of Prague

Those poor working conditions are reflected in Gregor's fear that:

• he would be fired over missing just one day of work

• he would become a bug

• he would not get promoted at work

• he would never be able to retire

Because Kafka was German and Jewish growing up and living in Prague, he was an outcast.

• true

• false

We see Kafka's feelings of being outcast in Gregor as he is turned into a bug and outcast from his family.

• true

• false