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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhen Paula fell off her bike, Rosie was _______ and did not offer to help her or ask if she was okay.upsetcuriousyoungapathetic
- 2. Multiple Choice
How does relationship between the Samsa family and Gregor Samsa’s boss contribute to the plot of the story?
They are on good terms; Gregor does not wish to disappoint his family and their friend, so he dedicates himself wholly to the work.
The Samsa family owes money to Gregor’s boss, and thus Gregor works constantly to pay off this debt.
The Samsa family owe serious debt to the bank so they push Gregor’s boss to give him more responsibilities and that he may earn more.
They are on poor terms; Gregor has not been earning enough for his boss, so he works overtime in the hopes of saving his job.
- 3. Multiple Choice
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
- 4. Multiple Choice
Readers learn that it will take "another five or six years" for Gregor to pay off his parents' debt and that "in fifteen years of service, Gregor had never once yet been ill". What can you infer about his character based on these quotations?
He is responsible and reliable
He is slow and likes work
He is careless and healthy
He is dutiful and sickly
- 5. Multiple Choice
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.
- 6. Multiple Choice
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.
- 7. Multiple Choice
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 omniscient: the narration remains focused on Gregor’s perspective, however it occasionally branches out to other perspectives (i.e. the Samsas, following Gregor’s death).
- 8. Multiple Choice
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.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWho wrote The Metamorphosis?R.L. SteinErnest HemingwayFranz KafkaGregor Samsa
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe book immediately begins with Gregor turning into what?A giant bugA hairy spiderA zombieA Dog
- 11. Multiple ChoiceHow did Gregor cause his mouth to bleed?By falling off the bedBy getting hit with an appleBy eatingBy biting opening the door
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat worries Gregor the most about his transformation?His appearance will frighten his familyHe has trouble moving his legsIt will change his life foreverIt will cause him to be late for work
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThe chief clerk from Gregor's office comes to the houseto help Gregor's parents open the bedroom doorto give Gregor a ride to work, since he missed the trainto threaten Gregor with firing for missing workhe wants a chance to see Grete, Gregor's sister
- 14. Multiple ChoiceBased on how Gregor's parents and the chief clerk react when they see Gregor, readers can infer thatGregor has been dreaming the whole timeGregor actually has changed into an insecteveryone is relieved that Gregor is not illthey are angry with Gregor for wasting their time
- 15. Multiple ChoiceKafka draws attention to how people change under pressure. Which theme is this?Working Class SocietyLoveTransformationFamily Relationshipos
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Gregor Samsa do for a living?He's a realtorHe works in a factoryHe's a traveling salesmenHe's a teacher
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the picture on Gregor’s wall depict?Grete with her violinA happy family portraitA large, grotesque beetleA lady in furs
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the word, metamorphosis, mean?A transformationIdentityMonstrous VerminSplit personality
- 19. Multiple ChoiceIn the family living room, there is a photograph of Gregor in what circumstances?playing with his dog as a childwearing his military uniforma family portraitwinning a soccer game
- 20. Multiple ChoiceHow does Kafka create the atmosphere of a nightmare in "The Metamporphosis"?The author shows Gregor's panic at realizing that he is now an insect.The author makes Gregor's efforts to go to work as an insect seem funny.The author has Gregor remain human in feelings even though his body is now that of an insect.The author makes Gregor seem stupid for not understanding that he I no longer a person.
- 21. Multiple ChoiceGregor is unable to communicate with his family and the clerk because
they can't hear him through the door
his voice in no longer
human
he is speaking German but they only understand Czechthey are shouting so loudly that they block out his words - 22. Multiple Choice
What lures Gregor out into the Parlor before he is spotted by the new person(s) living in the apartment?
the sound of a violin
the smell of food
the sound of the doorbell
the smell of something burning
- 23. Multiple Choice
How does Gregor die?
Gregor's father re-injures Gregor and leaves him to bleed out.
The cleaning lady poisons Gregor's food.
The family moves out of the apartment and leaves Gregor behind, unable to care for himself.
He simply dies, tired, sad, and having been locked in his room by his sister.
- 24. Multiple Choice
Gregor becomes upset with his family because:
They won't let him outside of the apartment
They are not feeding him well or making sure his room is clean
they fired the maid, the only woman who showed him affection
They decide to move into another apartment
- 25. Multiple Choice
Who does Gregor act like he might attack?
His father.
His mother.
His sister.
The old housekeeper.
- 26. Multiple Choice
What does Gregor's family do to make extra money?
They open a small shop out of their apartment
They start breeding parakeets
They take in three lodgers
Grete and her mother sell their hair
- 27. Multiple Choice
Who finds Gregor's body?
His mother
His father
Grete
The maid
- 28. Multiple Choice
Who firsts suggests the idea of "getting rid" of Gregor?
the mother
the sister
the father
the housekeeper
- 29. Multiple Choice
What were Gregor's last thoughts before his death?
Thoughts of anger at his family for forsaking him
Thoughts of disbelief that he could possibly have been turned into a but
Thoughts of tenderness and love toward his family
Thoughts of anger at the boarders for taking his place
- 30. Multiple Choice
Ironically, what did the Samsa family do on the day of Gregor's death?
They threw out all of the rotten food that Gregor could've eaten.
They wrote letter to their employers, explaining that they were taking the day off
They talked about what a lovely son and brother Gregor had been
They moved the boarders into Gregor's old room
- 31. Multiple Choice
How does the housekeeper treat Gregor?
She refuses to look at him or go into his room
She beats him with a broom
She speaks to him and looks at him
She feels sorry for him and blames the Samsa family for his plight
- 32. Multiple Choice
What is Gregor's biggest reminder of his humanity in chapter 3?
his hatred of the boarders
his desire to eat fresh food
his reaction to his father's treatment of him
his reaction to his sister's music
- 33. Multiple Choice
What is causing Gregor’s deteriorating health?
His diet of rotten food.
He isn't eating enough.
The apple stuck in his back.
He is an alcoholic.
- 34. Multiple Choice
What is NOT one of the sacrifices that the family makes in order to survive?
They've all taken jobs.
They sold their family's jewels.
They had to borrow a lot more money from their neighbor.
They are renting out part of the house.
- 35. Multiple Choice
Because the family feels bad for Gregor, what privilege do they now allow him each night during dinner?
He gets to eat with the family.
He gets to help cook the meals.
He gets to sit on the wall and watch them.
He gets to eat his meal at the table before everyone else comes out.
- 36. Multiple Choice
Which character never shows any fear of Gregor?
His sister
His mother
His father
The new cleaning lady
- 37. Multiple Choice
What does the family begin storing in Gregor’s room during Part 3?
Excess furniture and cleaning supplies
Food
Old files and papers
Books
- 38. Multiple Choice
What draws Gregor out of his room in front of his whole family and the three men at dinner?
Music his sister is playing
The smell of the food
His sister is being insulted and he wants to defend her
Everyone is laughing and having a good time and he is lonely
- 39. Multiple Choice
What do the three men do when they see Gregor out of his room?
Beat him
Shout and threaten to leave
Ask him a lot of questions about how he became a giant insect
Try to kidnap him
- 40. Multiple Choice
What does Grete suggest the family do toward the end of the reading?
Try to see things from Gregor's point of view
Get rid of Gregor
Feed Gregor a proper meal
Seek out a priest who can lift the curse and turn Gregor back to a man
- 41. Multiple Choice
Who discovers Gregor’s body?
His mother
His father
The cleaning lady
Grete
- 42. Multiple Choice
At the very end of the reading, what future prospect is discussed, concerning Grete, now that she has “blossomed”?
Marriage
Music school
Getting her first car
Law school
- 43. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the effect of Gregor's apple wounds?Grete becomes even more caring and concerned about Gregor's well-being.His wounds become infected and hinder his ability to move.Gregor's father becomes regretful about hurting his only son.A doctor is finally called to the apartment to treat Gregor.
- 44. Multiple ChoiceWhat is revealed about the Samsa family's financial and/or employment situation?Gregor's father has spent all of the family's money.Grete has earned her own scholarship to the music conservatory, which pleases Gregor.Gregor's father, mother, and sister have all returned to work to support the family.The Samsa family has agreed to send Gregor back to work in his condition.
- 45. Multiple ChoiceOut of pity, what does the Samsa family change about the way it interacts with Gregor?The family rotates who visits Gregor in his room daily.Grete and her mother move back all of the furniture they previously removed from his room.The family leaves open Gregor's doorway so that he can see/hear them as they spend time together.The family allows Gregor to dine with them at dinner.
- 46. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Grete's attitude toward the cleaning of Gregor's room?She refuses to clean the room given Gregor's new injury.She wants to be the only person to clean Gregor's room, yet does a poor job.She encourages the entire family to help clean Gregor's room.She works hand-in-hand with the cleaning woman to help make Gregor's room spotless.
- 47. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the best description of the three new men who move into the Samsa household?They are helpful, both financially and with cleaning around the house.They are detached and demanding about the food and cleanliness of the apartment.They are sexually inappropriate with Mrs. Samsa and Grete.They become business associates with Mr. Samsa.
- 48. Multiple ChoiceDuring what event do the lodgers threaten to move out of the apartment?During dinner, after Mrs. Samsa cooks a bad mealAfter Grete refuses to marry the leader of the three menDuring Grete's violin performance, when Gregor reveals himself to the groupThey leave in the middle of the night, without paying rent
- 49. Multiple ChoicePrior to being discovered by the three men, what does Gregor dream about will happen between him and his family?That everyone turns into a bug so that they can all be togetherThat he returns to human form to rejoin his family as normalThat he can spend all of his time with his sister as she plays the violinThat he can return to work to support his family again
- 50. Multiple ChoiceWhich member of the Samsa apartment first verbally introduces the idea of killing Gregor?GreteMr. Samsa, Gregor's fatherThe three men or new lodgersCleaning woman
- 51. Multiple ChoiceHow does Gregor die?Gregor's father re-injures Gregor and leaves him to bleed out.The cleaning lady poisons Gregor's food.One of the three men squashes him out of surprise.He simply dies, tired, sad, and having been locked in his room for good by his sister.
- 52. Multiple ChoiceAfter Gregor dies, what does the Samsa family do?They mourn Gregor and hold a funeral for him.They board a train, are content, and discuss happier plans for the future.They throw a party in celebration of his death.They are arrested, having been discovered for killing their son.
- 53. Multiple ChoiceWho comes to live in the apartment in this chapter?Gregor's boss at work who wants to investigate why Gregor is not at workGregor's brother-in-law who is unemployed and needs a place to stayGregor's grandmother who is worried about Gregorthree boarders who are obsessed with cleanliness
- 54. Multiple ChoiceWhat lures Gregor out into the Parlor before he is spotted by the new person(s) living in the apartment?the sound of a violinthe smell of foodthe sound of the doorbellthe smell of something burning
- 55. Multiple ChoiceWhat happens to Gregor at the end of the book?he dieshe wakes up as a human againhis family sells him to a scientists for experimentshe is sold to a zoo
- 56. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False: The cleaning lady was always horrible to Gregor.TrueFalse
- 57. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False: Gregor's family feels pity for him so they leave his door open at night so that he can watch them in the living room.TrueFalse
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