Metamorphosis

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

In “The Metamorphosis,” how does Gregor first react when he discovers that he has become an insect?

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

• He rushes out of his room to seek help.

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

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

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Why do Gregor’s family members knock on his door as it nears seven o’clock?

• It's time for breakfast

• He has a phone call

• It's time for him to go to work and they don't want him to be late

• They hear strange noises and come to check on him

Who shows up at his family’s apartment?

• Gregor's friend

• Gregor's girlfriend

• Gregor's boss

• Gregor's uncle

How does Gregor cut his mouth?

• He is attacked

• He cut his mouth while unlocking the bedroom door

• He falls out of bed

• He was trying to escape out the window and was cut on broken glass

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Why can’t Gregor explain himself to anyone?

• His voice has changed to insect noises

• Everyone is screaming and no one will listen to him

• He can't remember English as an insect

• He doesn't understand what happened

Where is Gregor’s sister sent?

• To fetch a doctor

• To fetch a locksmith

• To fetch a doctor and a locksmith

• To fetch an exterminator

When Gregor realizes he has been transformed into a bug, what question does he ask himself?

• "What’s happened to me?”

• “Why has this happened?”

• “How can this be?”

•   “What have I done to deserve this?”

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How does Gregor’s father show his violent nature before he even speaks to Gregor?

•     He stomps to Gregor’s room when he realizes he’s overslept

•    He bangs on Gregor’s door with his fist

• He threatens the chief clerk when he arrives

• He silences Gregor’s mother with a threat to slap her

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What does the chief clerk say about Gregor’s work performance?

•       He regrets losing him since he was such an admirable employee

•     He tells Gregor’s family that he has been rude to his customers and was about to be fired

• He begs Gregor to return to work and offers him a raise

• He explains that his performance has been most unsatisfactory