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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 tell himself as he gets up and dresses for breakfast?
(a) Eventually, he will get used to the new voice.
(b) Aches and pains resolve themselves as one starts moving.
(c) He will go into the office and explain himself to his boss.
(d) He will need to find his own breakfast in the backyard.

2. When does Gregor's mother finally visit him in his room?
(a) After Grete disguises Gregor's body.
(b) When Grete moves out Gregor's furniture.
(c) After Gregor's father steps out to run errands.
(d) When Grete says she will no longer clean his room.

3. Why is Gregor calmed down by the reactions of everyone on the other side of the door?
(a) He can go back to sleep now.
(b) They will now stop banging on the door.
(c) They can now understand the gravity of the situation.
(d) They have stopped yelling at him.

4. What does Gregor note that his sister does not realize when she announces aloud what foods he likes and dislikes?
(a) That he can understand her.
(b) That he is able to speak.
(c) That she is being very considerate.
(d) That she is getting his likes and dislikes wrong.

5. What does Gregor find at his door when he wakes up at twilight the same day?
(a) A plate of flies.
(b) An eviction notice.
(c) A bowl of milk and bread.
(d) A note of apology.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Chief Clerk claim to regret after ranting about Gregor?

2. What does the Chief Clerk say about Gregor's voice?

3. After taking a job as a bank messenger, what does Gregor's father take pride in?

4. What is one of the negative things Gregor recalls following his transformation?

5. Why does Gregor think he should not be fired?

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