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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Analysis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of fears did Gregor exhibit in his human life?
(a) Political fears.
(b) Irrational fears.
(c) Religious fears.
(d) Existential fears.

2. What does Grete try to convince her parents about Gregor?
(a) The beetle is no longer Gregor.
(b) Gregor can take care of himself.
(c) The beetle is Gregor.
(d) He would be happier outside.

3. What does Gregor note while he is being chased back into his room?
(a) His father's inconsiderate acts.
(b) Grete is not there.
(c) The Chief Clerk has left.
(d) His mother's hysterics.

4. What is characteristic of Gregor, even while the whole confusing situation is happening?
(a) He begs and pleads.
(b) He angrily berates.
(c) He is always thinking.
(d) He cowers before confrontation.

5. How does Gregor attempt to open the locked door?
(a) Kick the door down.
(b) Set fire to the door.
(c) Put the key in his mouth.
(d) Pull the hinges off.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gregor eventually die?

2. What does Gregor believe his family will be able to understand following his transformation?

3. What does Gregor do to help himself stand upright, while reassuring his boss?

4. How does Gregor's family react to Gregor's death?

5. Why does Gregor die at the end of The Metamorphosis?

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