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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whenever Gregor leaves his room, how is he driven back into the room?
(a) He is tied up and carried.
(b) The family lures him into the room with food.
(c) By his father, or of his own accord.
(d) The family calls an exterminator.

2. What does Gregor's mother do after Gregor's big speech?
(a) Demands that he come out.
(b) Begs him to let her in.
(c) Calls a doctor.
(d) Faints.

3. What sound does Gregor hear while trying to rock himself out of bed?
(a) Humming.
(b) The phone ringing.
(c) A crack of thunder.
(d) The doorbell ring.

4. What is Gregor's metamorphosis symbolic of?
(a) Alienation.
(b) Political change.
(c) Identity crisis.
(d) Instability.

5. How is Gregor's first thought interpreted after realizing his transformation?
(a) Surprising.
(b) Shocking.
(c) Normal.
(d) Terrifying.

Short Answer Questions

1. As she cleans his room, what does Grete note that Gregor still enjoys about his room?

2. What happens to Gregor in the third part of The Metamorphosis?

3. What does Gregor realize about his family and the Chief Clerk on the other side of the door?

4. When does Gregor's mother finally visit him in his room?

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

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