Metamorphosis Practice Quiz

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

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 rushes out of his room to seek help.

• 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.

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.

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

Who shows up at his family’s apartment?

• Gregor's friend

• Gregor's girlfriend

• Gregor's boss

• Gregor's uncle

Why can’t Gregor explain himself to anyone?

• His voice has changed to insect noises

• Everyone is screaming and no one will listen to him

• He can't remember English as an insect

• He doesn't understand what happened

How does Gregor's family respond when they see him for the first time?

• They are concerned and want to help him.

• They don't seem to notice he's changed.

• His mother faints and his father cries.

• They plot ways to make money by putting him on display.

In "The Metamorphosis," how does Gregor first react when he discovers that he is an insect?

• He is shocked and calls out for help.

• He refuses to leave his room or talk to any one.

• He is determined to continue with his day and go to work.

• He is relieved that he will no longer have to go to work.

Which of the following best describe the narrator’s point of view in the story?

• First-person: the story is told from Gregor’s perspective.

• Second-person: the story is told as if the reader had themselves turned into a "monstrous vermin"

• Third-person limited omniscient: for most of the story, the narration remains focused on Gregor’s perspective.

The book immediately begins with Gregor turning into what?

• a giant bug

• a hairy spider

• a fly

• a rat