WorksheetsThe Metamorphosis - Kafka - Part I
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 22mins
He is cockroach-like, with a rounded back and many squirmy legs
Gregory dislikes his job and his boss, but he cannot change jobs because
he does not have enough job experience
there are no other jobs available
he is saving money so he can get married
his parents owe a lot of money to his boss
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.
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 describes a central idea of the text so far?
Living like an insect can make you feel like one.
The daily grind in earning a living can eliminate one’s humanity.
We are as we perceive ourselves to be.
Allowing others to take advantage of one’s generosity can lead to tragedy.
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: for most of the story, the narration remains focused on Gregor’s perspective.
