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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the Lodgers threaten to do to the Samsas when they see Gregor for the first time?
(a) Sue, unless theycan leave without paying rent.
(b) Sell Gregor to a lab of research scientists.
(c) Burn their house down.
(d) Kill Gregor with insecticide.

2. How does Gregor attempt to open the locked door?
(a) Kick the door down.
(b) Pull the hinges off.
(c) Set fire to the door.
(d) Put the key in his mouth.

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

4. What does Gregor's father throw at Gregor so that he will go back into his room?
(a) The newspaper.
(b) His shoe.
(c) His briefcase.
(d) Apples.

5. What does The Charwoman call Gregor when she starts peeking in his room?
(a) The old dung beetle.
(b) A freak of nature.
(c) The itsy bitsy beetle.
(d) A hideous creature.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Chief Clerk say to Gregor's mother in response to her excuses for Gregor?

2. What does the Chief Clerk do on the other side of the door, while Gregor is contemplating the situation?

3. What does Gregor do to help himself stand upright, while reassuring his boss?

4. What is Gregor worried about when trying to get out of bed?

5. What is Gregor Samsa transformed into?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the miscommunication between Gregor and his father that leads to Gregor being disabled for a month?

2. What do Gregor's mother, father and sister start doing in order to help out with the family's finances?

3. Why does the Samsa family continue to remain in their house, although they can no longer afford it?

4. What does the Chief Clerk accuse Gregor of from the other side of Gregor's door?

5. What is Gregor's room transformed into and why is he insulted by this?

6. What does Grete try to convince her parents of after The Lodgers see Gregor for the first time?

7. Why does Gregor's mother pass out the day that Grete moves the furniture out of Gregor's room?

8. What do the Samsas do following Gregor's demise?

9. After being in pain from trying to get up from his bed and out of his room, how does Gregor find eventual relief in his new form?

10. What problem emerges between Grete and Gregor's mother as a result of Gregor's care taking?

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