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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does The Charwoman triumphantly announce to the Samsas?
(a) She has disposed of the creature.
(b) She has found someone else to rent their room.
(c) She has found a better paying job.
(d) She has revived Gregor,

2. What do Gregor's mother and father intend to do for Grete?
(a) Find her an apartment of her own.
(b) Get her into a good school.
(c) Find her a husband.
(d) Find her work.

3. What foods does Grete serve him that Gregor greatly enjoys?
(a) Half-rotten food.
(b) Dead bugs.
(c) A large lump of sugar.
(d) Human waste.

4. What does Gregor make an eloquent speech about that no one is able to understand?
(a) His childhood memories.
(b) His past girlfriend.
(c) The brief life of a beetle.
(d) Being a traveling salesman.

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

6. While he is the living room listening, what does Gregor hope for?
(a) His family will eventually respect him.
(b) Grete will move into his room.
(c) He will find someone to love him.
(d) His mother will embrace him.

7. What does the Chief Clerk say to Gregor's mother in response to her excuses for Gregor?
(a) The business is failing and his work is needed.
(b) Gregor's record is clean, so they are concerned for his absence.
(c) Gregor has nothing to worry about as he is a valued employee.
(d) Business demands working despite illness.

8. What does Gregor's mother tell the Chief Clerk about Gregor?
(a) He left the other day and she does not know where.
(b) He has received a job offer from another company.
(c) He has turned into a giant beetle.
(d) He must be very sick to have missed work.

9. What does Gregor hope the Charwoman will do that, unfortunately, does not come to fruition?
(a) Take him outside.
(b) Persuade his family to love him.
(c) Befriend him.
(d) Feed him extra food.

10. What does Gregor's mother ask Gregor while he is still laying in bed?
(a) If he missed the train.
(b) If he could sweep the porch.
(c) What he wants for breakfast.
(d) If he could wake up his sister.

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

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

13. What does the Chief Clerk claim Gregor has been known for?
(a) Being dishonest.
(b) Being forthright.
(c) Quiet dependability.
(d) Keeping morale up.

14. What does Gregor's family eventually do to Gregor as their financial situation worsens?
(a) Neglect him.
(b) Beat him.
(c) Make him do chores.
(d) Make him go outside.

15. What does Gregor's father do after Gregor's big speech?
(a) Breaks the door open.
(b) Searches for his tools.
(c) Sends for the locksmith.
(d) Goes back to bed.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What irritates Gregor and makes him anxious as he is being shooed back into his room?

3. Why is Gregor thankful that his door has a lock on it?

4. Who comes to visit Gregor at the house?

5. What does Gregor's family turn his room into?

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