Kafka's Metamorphosis Quiz

"The Metamorphosis" was written by whom?

• Frank Capra

• Franz Kafka

• France Kapcom

• Mary Shelley

What is Gregor's last name?

• Sandburg

• Samsa

• Samsung

• Samuels

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

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.

What is Gregor's job?

• Train conductor
• Traveling salesman
• Soccer manager
• Soldier

Gregory dislikes his job and his boss, but he cannot change jobs 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

How does Kafka create the atmosphere of a nightmare in "The Metamporphosis"?

• The author shows Gregor's panic at realizing that he is now an insect.

• The author makes Gregor's efforts to go to work as an insect seem comical.

• The author has Gregor remain human in feelings even though his body is now that of an insect.

• The author creates vivid images of Gregor's own horror at the realization that he is no longer a person.

Gregor is unable to communicate with his family and the Manager because

• they can't hear him through the door.

• his voice in no longer human.

• he is using the business language of French.

• they are shouting so loudly that they block out his words.

Based on how Gregor's parents and the Manager 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 ill.

• they are angry with Gregor for wasting their time.

What did Gregor want to do for his younger sister, Grete?

• Help her learn to read

• Send her to music school

• Buy her a pony

• Bake her a birthday cake