The Metamorphosis

To try and get Gregor out of the bedroom, what does the chief clerk reveal about Gregor's work performance?

• Gregor has earned a promotion and needs to come to work to receive it

• Gregor has been fired and needs to collect his belongings

• Gregor is going to be transferred to a new division

• Gregor has been performing poorly and needs to improve

At the beginning of the novella, how is the Samsa family divided spatially?

• Gregor in his room; the entire family outside of the door

• Gregor in his room; Grete outside one door; the mother and father outside of another door

• Gregor in his room; mother and sister away from the house; father outside of the door

• Gregor in his room; father away from the house; mother and sister outside of the door

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

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

• He is scared, backs away, and seeks help

• He flees the property in pursuit of Grete

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

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

What is Gregor's job?

• Train conductor

• Traveling salesman

• Soccer manager

• Soldier

To whom are Grete and Anna sent to retrieve?

• Police

• Doctor and locksmith

• Gregor's boss

• Gregor's friend

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

• Gregor turns the key with his bug mouth

• With the help of a locksmith

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

• Grete opens the door with her secret key

What does the photograph on the wall in the kitchen reveal about Gregor's past?

• He once served in the military, being dressed in uniform

• He was a good student, being dressed in his graduation cap and gown

• He once had a younger brother, who died at a early age

• He has never been close to his family, having been cut out of the photograph

As Gregor lies in bed, he thinks about how his imaginary pains “had always turned out to be pure imagination . . . and he wondered how his imaginings would slowly resolve themselves today” (lines 121–123). From this detail, readers can infer that Gregor

• is in denial about his situation

• knows he is just having a bad dream.

• often imagines that he is an insect.

• has decided to take bold action.

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.