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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who declares, after the Lodgers' threats, that they cannot go on living like this with Gregor?
(a) Gregor's father.
(b) Grete.
(c) Gregor.
(d) The Charwoman.

2. What is characteristic of Gregor, even while the whole confusing situation is happening?
(a) He angrily berates.
(b) He is always thinking.
(c) He cowers before confrontation.
(d) He begs and pleads.

3. What kind of role does Gregor take over in the family in the third part of the book?
(a) Patriarch.
(b) Outcast.
(c) Pet.
(d) Guardian.

4. What is the Kafkaesque theme consistent within The Metamorphosis?
(a) Taking one's life for granted.
(b) The inconsistencies of Russian idealism.
(c) A banal life unchanged by extraordinary events.
(d) A trapped consciousness unable to express itself.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gregor's family not realize about the beetle when they speak in front of it?

2. What do the Samsas do while Gregor sleeps his day as a beetle?

3. What does Gregor's father do after Gregor's big speech?

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

5. What is the first thing Gregor thinks about after waking up and finding himself transformed?

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