The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka (part 1 & 2A)

Who wrote The Metamorphosis?

• R.L. Stein
• Ernest Hemingway
• Franz Kafka
• Gregor Samsa

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The book immediately begins with Gregor turning into what?

• A giant bug
• A hairy spider
• A zombie
• A Dog

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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.

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When Gregor Samsa realizes that he has been transformed into an insect, his initial reaction is to

• scream in horror
• try to go back to sleep
• call for a doctor
• get his family to help

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Vermin are

• pests
• flowers
• workers
• fabric

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What worries Gregor the most about his transformation?

• His appearance will frighten his family
• He has trouble moving his legs
• It will change his life forever
• It will cause him to be late for work

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What was Gregors job?

• train man
• exterminator
• traveling salesman
• teacher

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

• He is stuck on his back

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

• He has a stomach ache

• His family is making too much noise

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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

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The chief clerk from Gregor's office comes to the house

• to help Gregor's parents open the bedroom door
• to give Gregor a ride to work, since he missed the train
• to threaten Gregor with firing for missing work
• he wants a chance to see Grete, Gregor's sister

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