End of Selection Quiz: The Metamorphosis

What is meant by "uneasy dreams" in the story?

• Dreams that are difficult to remember

• Dreams that make Gregor feel uncomfortable

• Dreams that are happy and pleasant

In a game of tag, players often make _____ rules about who is "it."

• Arbitrary

• Instance

• Confine

• Incessantly

The dog barked _____ whenever someone approached the house.

• Arbitrary

• Instance

• Confine

• Incessantly

How do you think Gregor's family is going to react to his transformation ?

• They are excited.

• They are scared and confused.

• They ignore him.

What does the phrase "He found himself transformed in his bed into a gigantic insect" suggest?

• Gregor is happy with his transformation.

• Gregor is excited by his transformation.

• Gregor is scared and frightened by his transformation.

Which sentence has something in the wrong place?

• "The student wrote an essay about the book."

• "The cake with chocolate icing was eaten by the children."

• "Sitting on the bench, Sarah read the book."

The teacher asked the students to _____ their drawings to the paper provided.

• Arbitrary

• Instance

• Confine

• Incessantly

What happens to Gregor at the beginning of the story "The Metamorphosis"?

• He wakes up feeling refreshed.

• He turns into a giant insect.

• He goes to work.

An _____ of teamwork is when friends help each other with homework.

• Arbitrary

• Instance

• Confine

• Incessantly

Which sentence sounds a little mixed up?

• "The cat slept quietly on the warm blanket."

• "Quickly, John did his homework."

• "Fast, the car drove down the street."