Metamorphosis Introduction

What is the best description of Gregor's transformation into a bug?

• He is caterpillar-like, long and lean, with many legs
• He is butterfly-like, with wings to help him fly
• He is beetle-like, with a rounded back and many squirmy legs
• He is spider-like, with exactly eight legs and many eyes

What does Gregor's reaction to his transformation in the beginning of the story reveal about his character?

Hint: Notice that Gregor barely responds at all. He is entirely focused on getting to work, and he seems to forget that he has changed unless someone treats him differently. What does that say about his lifestyle and his priorities?

What is Gregor's job?

• Train conductor
• Traveling salesman
• Soccer manager
• Soldier

To try and get Gregor out of the bedroom, what does the  chief clerk reveal about Gregor's work performance?

• Gregor has earned a promotion and needs to come to work to receive it
• Gregor has been fired and needs to collect his belongings
• Gregor is going to be transferred to a new division
• Gregor has been performing poorly and needs to improve

At the beginning of the novella, how is the Samsa family divided spatially?

• Gregor in his room; the entire family outside of the door
• Gregor in his room; Grete outside one door; the mother and father outside of another door
• Gregor in his room; mother and sister away from the house; father outside of the door
• Gregor in his room; father away from the house; mother and sister outside of the door

Who are Grete and Anna sent to retrieve?

• Police

• Doctor and locksmith

• Gregor's boss

• Gregor's friend

What is Gregor's mother's reaction to seeing him as a bug?

• She is scared, backs away, and seeks help
• She flees the property in pursuit of Grete
• She is angry and tries to hit Gregor back into his room
• She is consoling and tries to comfort Gregor in his time of need

What is Gregor's father's reaction to seeing him as a bug?

• He is scared, backs away, and seeks help
• He flees the property in pursuit of Grete
• He is angry and tries to hit Gregor back into his room
• He is consoling and tries to comfort Gregor in his time of need

What physical changes does Gregor experience in Part I?

• Gregor grows wings
• Gregor loses the ability to think like a human
• Gregor gains better control of his legs but loses his ability to communicate
• Gregor begins to revert back to human form

How does the door to Gregor's bedroom open the first time?

• Gregor turns the key with his bug mouth
• With the help of a locksmith
• Gregor's father breaks down the door out of anger
• Grete opens the door with her secret key