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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Gregor's attempt to save some of his belongings end up backfiring on him?
(a) Gregor realizes he is too cumbersome for his furniture now.
(b) The women misunderstand his intentions.
(c) Grete got rid of everything before he could save anything.
(d) Grete convinces Gregor's mother to move out the furniture.

2. What is too strong for Gregor to escape, which is why he thinks about his job after realizing his transformation?
(a) The everyday banal routine.
(b) The comfort his bed provides him.
(c) His desire to please his family.
(d) His desire to work.

3. What foods does Grete serve him that Gregor greatly enjoys?
(a) Dead bugs.
(b) Human waste.
(c) A large lump of sugar.
(d) Half-rotten food.

4. Who wonders if there is still some remnant in Gregor left in the beetle?
(a) Gregor's father.
(b) Gregor's mother.
(c) Grete.
(d) The Charwoman.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Gregor when his father attempts to get him back into his room?

2. What does Gregor claim he has no plans to do?

3. In spite of his new situation, what is the only thing Gregor thinks about?

4. What does Gregor find at his door when he wakes up at twilight the same day?

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

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