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Kafka Metamorphosis

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
In The Metamorphosis, Gregor Samsa wakes to find he has transformed into a horrible vermin. What is this vermin?
a)
disease
b)
snake
c)
cockroach
d)
ghost
2.

A major theme in The Metamorphosis is social pressure and isolation. Which of the following items below support this theme?

a)

Gregor feels trapped in his job

b)

Overwhelming debt of his parents

c)

Lack of human interaction

d)

All of the above

3.

Which of the following details most contributes to Gregor's self-sacrificing nature?

a)

Gregor is still supported by his parents.

b)

Gregor works to support his parents.

c)

Gregor is employed as a traveling salesman.

d)

Gregor is a relatively private person.

4.

Jobs traditionally are positive things, so what is the problem with Gregor's job?

a)

His travel is not for pleasure

b)

He is unable to enjoy the little things, like breakfast

c)

He feels compelled to work

d)

All of the above

5.

Which of the following best symbolizes an explanation for Gregor's transformation?

a)

He is a nuisance to those around him.

b)

He is hurting physically.

c)

He feels insignificant in his current situation.

d)

He has been mentally unstable for a long time.

6.

Gregor's mother can BEST be characterized as

a)

Cruel and insensitive

b)

Direct and honest

c)

Worried and helpless

d)

Sweet and strong

7.

Gregor's sister can BEST be characterized as

a)

Affectionate and concerned

b)

Indifferent and ignorant

c)

Vicious and irate

d)

Proud and haughty

8.

Gregor's father can BEST be characterized as

a)

Considerate and caring

b)

Aggressive and direct

c)

Strange and mysterious

d)

Troubled and defensive

9.
What are the prevalent themes in The Metamorphosis?
a)
The struggle between mind and body, guilt, and isolation
b)
Coming of age and individual self-discovery
c)
Good vs. evil and the power of acceptance
d)
Fear of shame and mystery in the outside world
10.
Who wrote The Metamorphosis?
a)
R.L. Stein
b)
Ernest Hemingway
c)
Franz Kafka
d)
Gregor Samsa
11.

What is the narrator's attitude (tone) in The Metamorphosis toward the characters?

a)

Formal and detached

b)

Informal and warm

c)

Moody and compassionate

d)

Cheerful and mysterious

12.

The chief clerk checks in on Gregor because...

a)

He is suspicious of Gregor's absence at work

b)

He is genuinely worried about Gregor's health

c)

He is bringing Gregor medicine for his sickness

d)

He is interviewing Gregor for a work promotion