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WorksheetsKafka Metamorphosis
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
A major theme in The Metamorphosis is social pressure and isolation. Which of the following items below support this theme?
Gregor feels trapped in his job
Overwhelming debt of his parents
Lack of human interaction
All of the above
Which of the following details most contributes to Gregor's self-sacrificing nature?
Gregor is still supported by his parents.
Gregor works to support his parents.
Gregor is employed as a traveling salesman.
Gregor is a relatively private person.
Jobs traditionally are positive things, so what is the problem with Gregor's job?
His travel is not for pleasure
He is unable to enjoy the little things, like breakfast
He feels compelled to work
All of the above
Which of the following best symbolizes an explanation for Gregor's transformation?
He is a nuisance to those around him.
He is hurting physically.
He feels insignificant in his current situation.
He has been mentally unstable for a long time.
Gregor's mother can BEST be characterized as
Cruel and insensitive
Direct and honest
Worried and helpless
Sweet and strong
Gregor's sister can BEST be characterized as
Affectionate and concerned
Indifferent and ignorant
Vicious and irate
Proud and haughty
Gregor's father can BEST be characterized as
Considerate and caring
Aggressive and direct
Strange and mysterious
Troubled and defensive
What is the narrator's attitude (tone) in The Metamorphosis toward the characters?
Formal and detached
Informal and warm
Moody and compassionate
Cheerful and mysterious
The chief clerk checks in on Gregor because...
He is suspicious of Gregor's absence at work
He is genuinely worried about Gregor's health
He is bringing Gregor medicine for his sickness
He is interviewing Gregor for a work promotion
