“The Metamorphosis”

What is this unit's Essential Question?

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Unhappiness or pain

• Aversion

• Distress

• Listlessly

• Travail

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Strong dislike

• Aversion

• Distress

• Listlessly

• Travail

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In “The Metamorphosis,” how does Gregor first react when he discovers that he has become an insect?

• He is shocked and terrified and calls on his family for help.

• He refuses to leave his room or to talk to anyone about his problem.

• He determines to continue with his normal work and family relationships.

• He is relieved that he will no longer have to work as a traveling salesman.

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State of being unable to breathe

• Aversion

• Distress

• Listlessly

• Asphyxiation

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Without energy or interest

• Aversion

• Distress

• Listlessly

• Travail

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In “The Metamorphosis,” what is the most important reason in Gregor’s mind for holding onto 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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Which of the following people would be most likely to act listlessly? Base your answer on the meaning of listlessly.

• people who are reporting a shocking event

• people who are committing a serious crime

• people who are unsure of their sense of balance

• people who are overworked and exhausted

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Difficult situation or work

• Travail

• Distress

• Listlessly

• Asphyxiation

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In the opening scene of “The Metamorphosis,” what do Gregor’s thoughts and long speeches reveal most clearly about his personality?

• He is self-reliant and resents others telling him what to do.

• He is careful and methodical about everything he does.

• He is indecisive and tends to overthink his actions.

• He is proud of his job and very successful at it.

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