The Metamorphosis

How does relationship between the Samsa family and Gregor Samsa’s boss contribute to the plot of the story?

• They are on good terms; Gregor does not wish to disappoint his family and their friend, so he dedicates himself wholly to the work.

• The Samsa family owes money to Gregor’s boss, and thus Gregor works constantly to pay off this debt.

• The family has worked for the same business for years and Gregor has followed in the tradition of working for the same firm.

• They are on poor terms; Gregor has not been earning enough for his boss, so he works overtime in the hopes of saving his job.

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.

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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.

• Second-person: the story is told as if the reader had themselves turned into a "monstrous vermin"

• Third-person limited omniscient: for most of the story, the narration remains focused on Gregor’s perspective.

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The book immediately begins with Gregor turning into what?

• a giant bug

• a hairy spider

• a fly

• a rat

What physical changes does Gregor experience in Part I?

• Gregor grows wings

• Gregor loses the ability to think like a human

• Gregor gains better control of his legs but loses his ability to communicate

• Gregor begins to revert back to human form

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Based on how Gregor's parents and the chief clerk 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.

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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.

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Gregor is unable to communicate with his family and the clerk 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.

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What is the most important reason for Gregor to hold onto his job as a traveling salesman?

• He enjoys his job and is like and respected at work.

• He wants to prove that he can become a human again.

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

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

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The chief clerk from Gregor's office comes to the house

• to help Gregor's parents open the bedroom door.

• to give Gregor a ride to work, since he missed the train.

• to threaten Gregor with firing for missing work.

• he wants a chance to see Grete, Gregor's sister.