The Metamorphosis Part 2

When Gregor tastes the milk and breadcrumbs his sister leaves for him he "turned, almost against his own will, away from the dish and crawled back into the centre of the room." What does this quote suggest about Gregor's instincts?

• Gregor no longer likes food

• Gregor's appetite is beginning to transition to that of a vermin

• Gregor is repulsed by his sister's attempts to care for him

• Gregor forced himself to eat the breadcrumbs and milk

Read this quote from the text: "for the time being he must remain calm, he must show patience and the greatest consideration so that his family could bear the unpleasantness that he, in his present condition, was forced to impose on them."

Select all of the following that could be inferred from this quote about Gregor.

• Gregor is more concerned about providing his family with a pleasant lifestyle despite being transformed into a new form.

• Gregor's family disregards his new appearance and has no concerns about helping him determine a solution

• Gregor is incredibily impatient and needs to practice waiting on others

• Gregor wishes he was transformed back to his human self so that he could continue to support his family

Which piece of evidence BEST conveys Grete's care for Gregor?

• "...his sister noticed the full dish immediately and looked at it and the few drops of milk splashed around it with some surprise"

• "she was so shocked that she lost control of herself and slammed the door shut again from outside."

• "his sister slowly turned the key in the lock as a sign to him that he should withdraw..."

• "In order to test his taste, she brought him a whole selection of things, all spread out on an old newspaper."

What does Gregor immediately notice about his choice of nourishment?

• He loves the smell of fresh food and berries

• He is repulsed by the smell of fresh food and rather eat spoiled and rotten left overs

• He consumes milk and water mostly and no solids

• He eats everything!

What happened to the family maid?

• She spread awful rumors about the family and was immediately fired.

• She borrowed a large sum of money without asking and was fired

• She begged to be dismissed and promised not to tell anyone about what happened to Gregor

• She demanded a raise and wouldn't leave until it was promised to her.

Read this quote about Gregor's family: "they took the money with gratitude and he was glad to provide it, although there was no longer much warm affection given in return." What can be inferred about Gregor's family from this quote?

• Gregor's family loved and adored him for all he did for them.

• Gregor's family failed to show him love and affection even though he provided a nice life for them

• Gregor's family made him work to pay his own debts for the family

• Gregor's family supported his achievements with parties and affection.

What was Gregor's secret plan for his sister?

• To send her on a vacation all throughout Europe.

• To send her to the conservatory so that she could practice playing her violin.

• To provide her with a large sum of money to pay for college

• To discuss his idea of a remedy for his transformation back to a human.

Read this quote: "What he heard his father say was some of the first good news that Gregor heard since he had first been incarcerated in his room." Why do you think Kafka chose to use the word "incarcerated" to describe how Gregor was kept in his room?

• "Incarcerated" makes the reader think that Gregor received a death sentence.

• Since "incarcerated" means to be placed somewhere where one pays for their debt to society, Gregor is being punished

• Since "incarcerated" is associated with prison, the author wants to emphasize his family's harsh isolation of him from them

• "Incarcerated" means to be confined, which shows Gregor choosing to stay in his room and away from his family

Overall, what conclusions can be drawn from Section II (Pgs 21 - 28) of Metamorphosis? [Select all that apply]

• Gregor's family is selfish and shows no care for his well being except his sister Grete

• Gregor still wishes for the best for his family and is ashamed that he can no longer provide for them

• Gregor's family took advantage of his kindness

• All of the above