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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gregor realize about his family and the Chief Clerk on the other side of the door?
(a) They did not understand a word he said.
(b) They do not believe a word he said.
(c) Everyone is talking over one another and did not hear him.
(d) They have all left and did not hear what he said.

2. What draws Gregor from his room and also enchants The Lodgers?
(a) Police sirens.
(b) Laughter from his family.
(c) Evening sounds of crickets.
(d) Grete's violin serenade.

3. What keeps Gregor from actually falling asleep?
(a) Loud noises his family makes.
(b) The smell of breakfast cooking.
(c) His beetle body.
(d) Sounds coming from the radiator.

4. Who comes to visit Gregor at the house?
(a) The Chief Clerk.
(b) His secretary.
(c) The Superintendent.
(d) A police officer.

5. What does Gregor do whenever Grete comes into his room?
(a) Flies out the window.
(b) Indicates where the room needs cleaning.
(c) Hides underneath the sofa.
(d) Tries to speak to her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of the actions the Chief Clerk accuses Gregor of?

2. What does Grete, Gregor's sister, do while their father knocks on Gregor's door?

3. What does Gregor have difficulty controlling as he tries to get out of bed?

4. What is Gregor Samsa transformed into?

5. What do the Lodgers threaten to do to the Samsas when they see Gregor for the first time?

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