Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis

In the story how does Gregor react when he discovers that he has changed into an insect?

• He is shocked, he is terrified and he calls on his family for help.

• He refuses to leave his room or talk to anyone about his problem.

• He determines to continue with his normal work and family relationships.

• He is relieved that he will no longer have to work as a travelling salesman.

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In "The Metamorphosis" what is the most important reason in Gregor's mind for holding onto his job as a travelling saleman?

• He enjoys his job and is well liked and respected at work.

• He feels responsible for the financial support of his family.

• He believes that he is just imagining that he is an insect.

• He wants to prove that he can become a human being again.

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In the opening scene of "The Metamorphosis" what do Gregor's thoughts and long speeches reveal most clearly about his personality?

• He is self-reliant and hates if someone tries to tell him what to do.

• He is careful and methodical about everything he does.

• He is indecisive and tends to overthink his actions.

• He is proud of his job and very successful at it.

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Which objects are mentioned in the Gregor's room, above the table, in the beginning of the story?

• a collection of samples of trade goods with price tags.

• an unpacked collection of fabrics

• a collection of boxes for trade

• a collection of sample cloth goods

In "The Metamorphosis" in the following sentences what does the armor hard back suggest? "He lay on his armor-hard back and saw, as he lifted his head up a little,..."

• His skeleton or outer covering a hard shell.

• He has a metalic armor around him.

• His back is hard because of the armor.

• He likes to wear hard metallic armor.

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What does the picture of a woman with fur hat and fur boa in Gregor's room suggest about Gregor?

• It depicts his inclination towards opposite gender.

• It depicts his dream of becoming rich.

• This is the picture of someone he loves.

• The picture is from his workplace.

In "The Metamorphosis" why does Gregor think only about his job while he knows he has turned into an insect which is highly unusual situation?

• He is concerned about his parents debt more than anything else.

• He is concerned about becoming a rich person only.

• He is concerned about the job because this is his dream job.

• His job is demanding and he likes to be challenged.

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Fill in the gap with correct choice.

When Gregor thinks about his demanding job he thinks about _________________ in particular.

• train junctions, irregular food, changing and demanding relationships

• train connection, food intervals, demanding relationships

• train connections, bad food, changing relationships

• none of the above

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What was the time on the clock when Gregor first looked at the clock in the story?

• six o' clock

• half past six

• quarter to six

• quarter past six

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In "The Metamorphosis" who is the boss's minnion?

• the senior clerk

• the secretary

• the manager

• the firm's errand boy

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