The Metamorphosis Part 1 Review

What is the best description of Gregor's transformation into a bug?

• He is spider-like, with exactly eight legs and many eyes.

• He is beetle-like, with a rounded back and many squirmy legs.

• He is butterfly-like, with wings to help him fly.

• He is caterpillar-like, long and lean, with many legs

What is Gregor's job?

• train conductor

• traveling salesman

• soccer manager

• soldier

What is Gregor's father's reaction to seeing him as a bug?

• He is angry and tries to hit Gregor back into his room.

• He flees the property in pursuit of Grete.

• He is consoling and tries to comfort Gregor in his time of need

• He is scared, backs away, and seeks help.

What is Gregor's mother's reaction to seeing him as a bug?

• She is consoling and tries to comfort Gregor in his time of need.

• She is angry and tries to hit Gregor back into his room.

• She flees the property in pursuit of Grete.

• She is scared, backs away, and seeks help.

How does the door to Gregor's bedroom open the first time?

• Gregor's father breaks down the door out of anger.

• Gregor turns the key with his bug mouth.

• 
  With the help of a locksmith

• Grete opens the door with her secret key.

In “The Metamorphosis,” what is the most important reason in Gregor’s mind for holding on to his job as a traveling salesman?

• He believes that he is just imagining that he is an insect.

• He feels responsible for the financial support of his family.

• He enjoys his job and is well liked and respected at work.

• 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?

• They hear strange noises and come to check on him.

• He has a phone call.

• It's time for breakfast.

• 
  It's time for him to go to work and they don't want him to be late.

Who shows up at his family’s apartment?

• Gregor's friend

• Gregor's girlfriend

• Gregor's boss

• Gregor's uncle

In Part I, Gregor's metamorphosis is

• immediate

• gradual