The Metamorphosis — Questions and answers

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What did Gregor Samsa discover about himself one morning?

Choices

  1. He had overslept and missed his train.
  2. He was late for work and worried his family.
  3. He had become a traveling salesman.
  4. He had been transformed into a large insect. ✓

Answer: He had been transformed into a large insect.

From page 1

In Franz Kafka's 'The Metamorphosis', who arrived at Gregor Samsa's apartment to inquire about his absence from work?

Choices

  1. His mother
  2. His father
  3. The Chief Clerk ✓
  4. His sister, Grete

Answer: The Chief Clerk

From page 2

What was Mr. Samsa's reaction when he first saw Gregor in his transformed state?

Choices

  1. He cried out in horror and fainted.
  2. He became angry and shoved Gregor back into his room with a newspaper. ✓
  3. He quickly turned and fled down the hallway.
  4. He stared, shocked and frozen with disbelief.

Answer: He became angry and shoved Gregor back into his room with a newspaper.

From page 3

What was the main concern of the Samsa family after Gregor's transformation?

Choices

  1. Their dwindling savings and the need for new income. ✓
  2. The Chief Clerk's opinion of their family.
  3. How to cure Gregor of his insect form.
  4. Finding a new apartment for Gregor.

Answer: Their dwindling savings and the need for new income.

From page 4

In Franz Kafka's 'The Metamorphosis', who primarily took on the task of caring for Gregor Samsa after his transformation?

Choices

  1. Mr. Samsa
  2. The Chief Clerk
  3. Mrs. Samsa
  4. Grete ✓

Answer: Grete

From page 5

In Franz Kafka's 'The Metamorphosis', why did the Samsa family take in three male lodgers?

Choices

  1. To help clean the apartment.
  2. To listen to Grete play the violin.
  3. To make ends meet and alleviate their financial situation. ✓
  4. To provide Gregor with companionship.

Answer: To make ends meet and alleviate their financial situation.

From page 6

What item did Gregor desperately try to prevent his mother and Grete from removing from his room?

Choices

  1. His bed and furniture.
  2. A cherished picture of a woman in furs. ✓
  3. A rolled-up newspaper.
  4. His traveling salesman's samples.

Answer: A cherished picture of a woman in furs.

From page 7

What object did Mr. Samsa throw at Gregor, causing him significant injury?

Choices

  1. An apple ✓
  2. A briefcase
  3. A rolled-up newspaper
  4. A broom

Answer: An apple

From page 8

In Franz Kafka's 'The Metamorphosis', who discovered Gregor Samsa's death?

Choices

  1. Grete
  2. Mr. Samsa
  3. Mrs. Samsa
  4. The Charwoman ✓

Answer: The Charwoman

From page 9

What did the Samsa family decide to do on the afternoon of Gregor's death?

Choices

  1. Take a streetcar ride out into the country. ✓
  2. Find a new job for Mr. Samsa.
  3. Discuss their financial problems.
  4. Clean Gregor's room thoroughly.

Answer: Take a streetcar ride out into the country.

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