The Metamorphosis Part III

When Gregor explains to Mr. Manager that he has suffered from a "dizzy spell" and that he is "not himself today" this

• is an understatement and, therefore, funny.

• an exaggeration and, therefore, sad.

When the author describes Gregor unlocking the bedroom door with his strong jaws and then a "brown fluid came out of his mouth, flowed over the key, and dripped onto the floor," this creates feelings of...

• anger and fear for the reader

• revulsion and disgust for the reader

• sympathy and concern for the reader

After Mother screams and backs away, how does Gregor's father react?

• He laughs at the sight of it all.

• He runs away himself.

• He grabs a baseball bat and strikes Gregor in the head.

• He uses a cane and a newspaper to drive Gregor back.

Part I ends with

• Gregor leaving the family home and making his way to the train station for work.

• Gregor scurrying around the apartment talking to his family members as they scream and run.

• Gregor being stuck in his bedroom door and father pushing him in and slamming the door shut.

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

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

To whom 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