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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one of his former human habits that Gregor loses post-transformation?
(a) Logical reasoning.
(b) Literacy.
(c) Skin sensation.
(d) Taste for fresh food.

2. What does Gregor imagine that helps him find the strength to turn the key and unlock the door?
(a) Having his mother and sister help him.
(b) Everyone supportively watching him.
(c) Explaining to his boss why he is not at work.
(d) Being fed flies.

3. How does Gregor become injured after emerging from his room for the first time?
(a) He ruptures his antennae.
(b) He is wedged in the door.
(c) He trips over the Chief Clerk.
(d) His wings are ripped off.

4. What does Gregor believe his family will be able to understand following his transformation?
(a) That it is still him.
(b) His speech.
(c) His new needs.
(d) What food he desires.

5. With what image does the story end?
(a) A new city.
(b) Gregor's coffin.
(c) Grete's youthfulness.
(d) A sunny, new day.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes The Lodgers to eventually leave the family's home?

2. How are Gregor's best intentions interpreted by others throughout the story?

3. How is Grete able to anticipate Gregor's new physical needs?

4. How does Gregor's ironic attempt to hold onto something human end?

5. What is Gregor Samsa transformed into?

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