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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Gregor note when he falls from his upright position onto his six legs?
2. What does Gregor's father throw at Gregor so that he will go back into his room?
3. What does Gregor tell his boss he will do right away?
4. What does Gregor recall after witnessing his transformation?
5. What has kept Gregor from resigning and telling off his boss?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who is the Charwoman and what is her relationship like with Gregor?
2. How does Gregor eventually die?
3. What does Gregor envision while he is trying to unlock the door to his room?
4. What does Gregor discover about himself post-transformation when Grete leaves him bread and milk?
5. Why is Gregor grateful to have a lock on his bedroom door?
6. What does Gregor tell himself will pass as he lays in bed, deciding what to do next?
7. How is Gregor's father transformed from the weak, useless man he once was to the authoritative and strong man he becomes post-transformation?
8. What does Gregor notice about the dynamic between his family and the new tenants, The Lodgers?
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 do Gregor's mother, father and sister start doing in order to help out with the family's finances?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
If Gregor's speech could be understood by those around him, all conflict within The Metamorphosis could be resolved. Prove or disprove this statement with specific examples from the text.
Essay Topic 2
The Metamorphosis ends with an image of Grete's youth and health. What is the point of ending the book with this image? Does it wrap up the narrative? How? Support your answer with examples from the text.
Essay Topic 3
The Metamorphosis is divided into three parts. Explain these three parts, their significance, and provide reasoning for why the novel is constructed this way.
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