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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gregor tell his boss he will do right away?
(a) Take a pay cut.
(b) Make up the lost time that evening.
(c) File his severance papers.
(d) Catch the next train to work.

2. What particular piece of furniture does Gregor feel nostalgia for?
(a) His books.
(b) His writing desk.
(c) His bed.
(d) His dresser drawer.

3. What does Gregor claim he has no plans to do?
(a) Have children.
(b) Stop supporting his family.
(c) Marry and bring his wife into the house.
(d) Sell his family's home.

4. What does Gregor conceal in his room so that Grete does not move it out?
(a) The chair near his window.
(b) His writing desk.
(c) His suitcase of sample cloths.
(d) The photo on the wall.

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

6. What is Gregor Samsa transformed into?
(a) A large spider.
(b) A tiny ant.
(c) A giant beetle.
(d) A miniscule fly.

7. What does the Chief Clerk claim to regret after ranting about Gregor?
(a) Not bringing the other clerks.
(b) Airing his concerns in front of Gregor's family.
(c) Upsetting Gregor's sister.
(d) Not being able to tell Gregor to his face.

8. What does Gregor imagine that helps him find the strength to turn the key and unlock the door?
(a) Having his mother and sister help him.
(b) Explaining to his boss why he is not at work.
(c) Being fed flies.
(d) Everyone supportively watching him.

9. What does Gregor claim to tell the Chief Clerk in order to make amends?
(a) He has already quit his job.
(b) He has accepted a position elsewhere.
(c) He would open the door, but he suddenly feels ill.
(d) He has turned into a giant beetle.

10. What is one of the only skills that Grete possesses?
(a) She plays violin.
(b) She paints portraits.
(c) She dances.
(d) She knits.

11. Why is Gregor thankful that his door has a lock on it?
(a) So that no one can disturb him.
(b) He has many valuables in his room.
(c) He is unsure how to present his new body.
(d) So that he can choose who may enter.

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

13. What does Gregor lack due to his vocation?
(a) Insurance.
(b) Sanity.
(c) Money.
(d) Friends.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does The Charwoman call Gregor when she starts peeking in his room?

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

3. What does Gregor recall following his transformation?

4. What does Gregor's mother tell the Chief Clerk about Gregor?

5. What does Gregor realize when he eats the food that Grete feeds him?

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