Metamorphosis Chapter 1

What is the main topic of chapter 1 in Metamorphosis?

• The importance of family dinners

• The life of a salesman

• The history of insects

• Transformation of Gregor Samsa into a giant insect

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What happens to Gregor in chapter 1?

• Gregor Samsa transforms into a giant insect.

• Gregor Samsa turns into a werewolf.

• Gregor Samsa becomes a vampire.

• Gregor Samsa becomes invisible.

How does Gregor's family react to his transformation?

• They are indifferent and ignore him.

• They are horrified and disgusted.

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• They are fascinated and intrigued.

Why does Gregor feel isolated after his transformation?

• He loses his ability to speak

• His family rejects him and treats him as a monster

• He becomes a giant insect and is unable to communicate with his family or society.

• He is physically unable to leave his room

What is Gregor's job before his transformation?

• traveling salesman

• doctor

• teacher

• chef

How does Gregor's transformation affect his ability to work?

• No effect

• Negatively

• Positively

• Improves

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What are the themes explored in chapter 1 of Metamorphosis?

• Adventure, mystery, and romance.

• Happiness, success, and wealth.

• Isolation, alienation, and the dehumanizing effects of modern society.

• Love, friendship, and loyalty.

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How does Gregor's transformation symbolize alienation?

• Gregor's transformation symbolizes alienation through his isolation and disconnection from society.

• Gregor's transformation symbolizes alienation through his strong connection and integration with his family.

• Gregor's transformation symbolizes alienation through his increased popularity and acceptance in society.

• Gregor's transformation symbolizes alienation through his physical appearance and inability to communicate.

What does Gregor's transformation reveal about his identity?

• Gregor's transformation reveals the fragility of human identity and the impact of external factors on one's sense of self.

• Gregor's transformation reveals that he is a supernatural being.

• Gregor's transformation reveals his true identity as a bug.

• Gregor's transformation reveals that he is a shape-shifter.

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How does Gregor's family's reaction to his transformation reflect the theme of alienation?

• Gregor's family's reaction to his transformation does not reflect the theme of alienation.

• Gregor's family's reaction to his transformation reflects the theme of acceptance.

• Gregor's family's reaction to his transformation reflects the theme of alienation.

• Gregor's family's reaction to his transformation reflects the theme of belonging.

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