Exploring Kafka's Metamorphosis

Who is the author of "The Metamorphosis"?

• Leo Tolstoy

• Franz Kafka

• Fyodor Dostoevsky

• Albert Camus

What does Gregor Samsa transform into at the beginning of the story?

• A bird

• A giant insect

• A wolf

• A stone

What is Gregor Samsa’s occupation before his transformation?

• Teacher

• Traveling salesman

• Factory worker

• Banker

Which family member first discovers Gregor’s transformation?

• His father

• His mother

• His sister Grete

• The cleaning lady

What is the main reason Gregor works so hard at his job?

• He loves traveling

• He wants to save money for college

• He needs to pay off his parents’ debt

• He wants to buy a new house

How does Gregor’s family react to his transformation over time?

• They become more caring and supportive

• They ignore him completely

• They become increasingly resentful and distant

• They try to find a cure for him

Which object in Gregor’s room does he try to protect when his sister and mother start removing furniture?

• His suitcase

• His desk

• The picture of the woman in furs

• His bed

Why does Gregor eventually die in the story?

• He is killed by his father

• He starves and loses the will to live

• He is attacked by the cleaning lady

• He escapes and is run over

Analyze how Gregor’s transformation affects the dynamics within his family. Which of the following best explains the change?

• The family becomes more united and supportive of Gregor

• The family becomes more independent and eventually sees Gregor as a burden

• The family relies more on Gregor for financial support

• The family moves to a larger house to accommodate Gregor

What is a central theme of "The Metamorphosis" that is revealed through Gregor’s experiences and the family’s response?

• The importance of wealth in society

• The struggle for power in the workplace

• Alienation and the loss of identity

• The benefits of travel