Metamorphosis Quiz

Provide an objective summary of The Metamorphosis in 3-5 complete sentences. (RL.2)

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

How does relationship between the Samsa family and Gregor Samsa's boss contribute to the plot of the story? (RL.3)

• 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.

What does the term "importune" most likely mean as used in the following paragraph (RL.4):

As soon as it struck ten, Gregor’s mother would speak gently to his father to wake him and try to persuade him to go to bed, as he couldn’t sleep properly where he was and he really had to get his sleep if he was to be up at six to get to work. But since he had been in work he had become more obstinate and would always insist on staying longer at the table, even though he regularly fell asleep and it was then harder than ever to persuade him to exchange the chair for his bed. Then, however much mother and sister would importune him with little reproaches and warnings he would keep slowly shaking his head for a quarter of an hour with his eyes closed and refusing to get up.

• to encourage

• to demand

• to ask sweetly

• to pester

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

How does the author develop the theme of shame and guilt in the story? Consider how Gregor's shame/guilt compares to that of his family (both before and after the transformation). (RL.2)

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the significance of Mr. Samsa telling the three gentlemen renters to leave? (RL.3)

• It shows his grief over his insect-son dying.

• It reveals his guilt for shooing Gregor back into the bedroom the night before, so he does the same to them.

• It represents the breaking of a employer-employee relationship, while also confirming Mr. Samsa did believe the insect to be his son.

• It represents what Gregor could never do: stand up to his employer (or in the case of the renters, people who gave him money).

Which of the following best describes a central idea of the text? (RL.2)

• 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.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

What tone does the following text convey?

They were emptying his room out; taking away everything that was dear to him; they had already taken out the chest containing his fretsaw and other tools; now they threatened to remove the writing desk with its place clearly worn into the floor, the desk where he had done his homework as a business trainee, at high school, even while he had been at infant school—he really could not wait any longer to see whether the two women’s intentions were good.

• Foreboding

• Whimsical

• Pensive

• Helplessness

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4