The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka

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

• She is scared, backs away, and seeks help

• She flees the property in pursuit of Grete

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

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

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.

• Third-person limited: though in third-person, the narration limits itself to Gregor’s perspective and thoughts.

• Third-person omniscient: the narration covers the thoughts and actions of all of the characters in the story.

• Third-person omniscient: the narration remains focused on Gregor’s perspective, however it occasionally branches out to other perspectives (i.e. the manager's relief upon leaving the Samsas' home).

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 Franz Kafka's short story, 'The Metamorphosis,' the main character, __________ Samsa, wakes up to find that he has transformed into a giant __________.

Gregor Samsa is a(n)

• traveling salesman

• bank teller

• writer

• office clerk

Gregor is unable to communicate with his family and his visitor because ____

• his voice is no longer human

• he cannot be heard through the door

• they are shouting so loud they cannot hear him

• he is too busy trying to stand up

What worries Gregor the most about his transformation?

• His appearance will frighten his family

• He has trouble moving his legs

• It will change his life forever

• It will cause him to be late for work

Gregor doesn't ever consider that he is experiencing ____

• drowsiness from sleeping too much

• the signs of a cold coming on

• a drastic physiological change

• a vague irritation

Gregor decides he has to stop the Chief Clerk from leaving because ___

• the clerk needs to understand and help Gregor so he doesn't lose his job

• the clerk is his only friend and if he leaves Gregor will have no friends

• the clerk has Gregor's paycheck and hasn't given it to him yet

• the clerk can help him become human again