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Metamorphosis Part I Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the best description of Gregor's transformation into a bug?
a)
He is caterpillar-like, long and lean, with many legs
b)
He is butterfly-like, with wings to help him fly
c)
He is beetle-like, with a rounded back and many squirmy legs
d)
He is spider-like, with exactly eight legs and many eyes
2.
What is Gregor's job?
a)
Train conductor
b)
Traveling salesman
c)
Soccer manager
d)
Soldier
3.
At the beginning of the novella, how is the Samsa family divided spatially?
a)
Gregor in his room; the entire family outside of the door
b)
Gregor in his room; Grete outside one door; the mother and father outside of another door
c)
Gregor in his room; mother and sister away from the house; father outside of the door
d)
Gregor in his room; father away from the house; mother and sister outside of the door
4.
What is Gregor's mother's reaction to seeing him as a bug?
a)
She is scared, backs away, and seeks help
b)
She flees the property in pursuit of Grete
c)
She is angry and tries to hit Gregor back into his room
d)
She is consoling and tries to comfort Gregor in his time of need
5.
What is Gregor's father's reaction to seeing him as a bug?
a)
He is scared, backs away, and seeks help
b)
He flees the property in pursuit of Grete
c)
He is angry and tries to hit Gregor back into his room
d)
He is consoling and tries to comfort Gregor in his time of need
6.
What physical changes does Gregor experience in Part I?
a)
Gregor grows wings
b)
Gregor loses the ability to think like a human
c)
Gregor gains better control of his legs but loses his ability to communicate
d)
Gregor begins to revert back to human form
7.
How does the door to Gregor's bedroom open the first time?
a)
Gregor turns the key with his bug mouth
b)
With the help of a locksmith
c)
Gregor's father breaks down the door out of anger
d)
Grete opens the door with her secret key
8.

When Gregor wakes up as an insect, why can’t he fall back asleep like he wants?

a)

He is stuck on his back

b)

He no longer has eyelids and can't close his eyes

c)

He has a stomach ache

d)

His family is making too much noise

9.

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

a)

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

b)

He feels responsible for the financial support of his family.

c)

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

d)

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

10.

Why do Gregor’s family members knock on his door as it nears seven o’clock?

a)

It's time for breakfast

b)

He has a phone call

c)

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

d)

They hear strange noises and come to check on him

11.

Who shows up at his family’s apartment?

a)

Gregor's friend

b)

Gregor's girlfriend

c)

Gregor's boss

d)

Gregor's uncle

12.

How does Gregor cut his mouth?

a)

He is attacked

b)

He cut his mouth while unlocking the bedroom door

c)

He falls out of bed

d)

He was trying to escape out the window and was cut on broken glass

13.

Why can’t Gregor explain himself to anyone?

a)

His voice has changed to insect noises

b)

Everyone is screaming and no one will listen to him

c)

He can't remember English as an insect

d)

He doesn't understand what happened

14.

How does Gregor's family respond when they see him for the first time?

a)

They are concerned and want to help him.

b)

They don't seem to notice he's changed.

c)

His mother faints and his father cries.

d)

They plot ways to make money by putting him on display.

15.

Instead of worrying about his transformation, Gregor

a)

worries about what he'll eat for breakfast.

b)

worries about what his family will think of his appearance.

c)

worries about how he will fit into his clothing.

d)

worries about how he will catch the train and do his job.

16.

In Part I, Gregor's metamorphosis is

a)

gradual

b)

immediate

17.

Which parts of Gregor's body is most often described?

a)

his head

b)

his wiggling legs

c)

his hard armor back

d)

his soft belly

18.

When Gregor explains to Mr. Manager that he has suffered from a "dizzy spell" and that he is "not himself today" this

a)

is an understatement and, therefore, funny.

b)

an exaggeration and, therefore, sad.

19.

After Mother screams and backs away, how does Gregor's father react?

a)

He laughs at the sight of it all.

b)

He runs away himself.

c)

He grabs a baseball bat and strikes Gregor in the head.

d)

He uses a cane and a newspaper to drive Gregor back.

20.

Where is Gregor’s sister sent?

a)

To fetch a doctor

b)

To fetch a locksmith

c)

To fetch a doctor and a locksmith

d)

To fetch an exterminator