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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do The Lodgers react to Grete's violin playing?
(a) Genuinely captivated.
(b) Observant and critical.
(c) Moved to tears.
(d) Dismissive and disinterested.

2. Why might Gregor not be reacting to his newly transformed body?
(a) He does not particularly care.
(b) It is too awful to reflect upon.
(c) He has greater things on his mind.
(d) He is pleased with the change.

3. What does Gregor's family and the Chief Clerk hear when Gregor delivers his eloquent speech?
(a) Buzzing flies.
(b) Gregor's sobs.
(c) Twittering animal noises.
(d) Grete's crying.

4. Gregor cannot gain his family's love, loyalty or gratitude so he remains:
(a) Disturbed.
(b) Alone.
(c) Depressed.
(d) Confused.

5. What question does Kafka pose with the scene of Grete playing her violin and The Lodgers' reaction?
(a) Are not all beings with a consciousness human?
(b) Does having the ability to logically reason make something human?
(c) Is humanity really a matter of physical shape?
(d) Is beauty still beauty without any adorers?

Short Answer Questions

1. What draws Gregor from his room and also enchants The Lodgers?

2. Who does the family write notes to after discovering Gregor in his room?

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

4. What does Gregor do whenever Grete comes into his room?

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

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