Metamorphosis Part I Notice & Note

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Metamorphosis Part I Notice & Note - Quiz

Multiple choice quiz focusing on characterization, setting, imagery and plot in The Metamorphosis.

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1.

Gregor's occupation is
- A.
  
  An accountant
- B.
  
  A retail clerk in a clothing business
- C.
  
  A traveling salesman who sells pharmaceuticals.
- D.
  
  A traveling salesman who carries fabric samples
2.

The picture in the gilt frame is important because
- A.
  
  The woman is wearing a second skin.
- B.
  
  The woman is wearing a second skin, and is a symbol of how pathetic is life has become.
- C.
  
  The woman is his dream date.
- D.
  
  His mother resembles this woman
3.

When the chief clerk says to Gregor: "Your position is not the most solid here", he is referring to the fact that
- A.
  
  Gregor's parents' debt is not being paid off fast enough.
- B.
  
  Gregor has been late to work too many times.
- C.
  
  Gregor is about to lose his balance.
- D.
  
  The company has been unhappy with Gregor's work.
4.

Pick the two best answers.Mrs. Samsa portrays Gregor as a
- A.
  
  Loner who is obsessed with train schedules.
- B.
  
  A carefree lieutenant who demands respect for his position.
- C.
  
  A manic-depressive.
- D.
  
  Someone who hasn't been well for the last few days.
- E.
  
  A gifted picture framer.
5.

Check the one answer that does not describe Gregor's new physical condition:
- A.
  
  He has numerous, pitifully thin legs.
- B.
  
  His voice has become loud and shrill.
- C.
  
  His stomach is covered with itchy white spots.
- D.
  
  The bottom of his feet are sticky.
- E.
  
  He no longer has teeth.
6.

When Gregor finally opens his door and enters the living room,
- A.
  
  His mother runs screaming from the room, his father strikes him with a cane, and the chief clerk knocks over a coffee pot.
- B.
  
  His sister faints, the chief clerk runs from the apartment, and his father pushes Gregor back into his room.
- C.
  
  The chief clerk screams, his mother knocks over a coffee pot, and his father rushes to help his wife.
- D.
  
  The maid rushes out, the chief clerk follows her, Mr. Samsa strikes Gregor with his cane.
- E.
  
  Mr. Samsa covers his eyes and sobs while Mrs. Samsa sits down on the floor in shock and horror.
7.

Metamorphosis means:
- A.
  
  transformation
- B.
  
  Cockroach
- C.
  
  Vermin
- D.
  
  Split personality
8.

Gregor attributes his current physical state to all of these possibilities except:
- A.
  
  He's been under a lot of stress.
- B.
  
  He must be coming down with a cold.
- C.
  
  He must be having a nightmare.
- D.
  
  Traveling constantly is starting to get to him.
- E.
  
  He is still feeling the effects of the drinks he had last night.
9.

The primary reason Gregor does not quit his job is:
- A.
  
  He doesn't want to have to search for a new job in his present condition.
- B.
  
  His mother and sister will have no support.
- C.
  
  The family's life style will be compromised.
- D.
  
  He must continue to pay off his father's debt to the company.
- E.
  
  Down deep, he really loves the thrill of traveling every week.
10.

The Metamorphosis is
- A.
  
  A short story.
- B.
  
  A novella.
- C.
  
  A novel.
- D.
  
  A work of fiction that takes place in Russia in 1910.
11.

Gregor Samsa's character is revealed indirectly. For each of the following methods provide an example and link it to a character trait in Gregor by explaining what it shows.Cite one of Gregor's ACTIONS. What does it show the reader about his personality?
12.

Gregor Samsa's character is revealed indirectly. For each of the following methods provide an example and link it to a character trait in Gregor by explaining what it shows.Write one of Gregor's STATEMENTS. Describe what it reveals about Gregor's character.
13.

Gregor Samsa's character is revealed indirectly. For each of the following methods provide an example and link it to a character trait in Gregor by explaining what it shows.Record one of Gregor's THOUGHTS. What does this say about his personality?
14.

Gregor Samsa's character is revealed indirectly. For each of the following methods provide an example and link it to a character trait in Gregor by explaining what it shows.Describe a detail about Gregor's insect APPEARANCE. What personality trait does this represent?
15.

Gregor Samsa's character is revealed indirectly. For each of the following methods provide an example and link it to a character trait in Gregor by explaining what it shows.Cite an example of Gregor's RELATIONSHIP with another character. What do we learn about Gregor's personality by analyzing his behavior?
16.

Evaluate the images presented. Which one best represents the writer's intent when defining Gregor Samsa? Support your choice with 3 specific details connecting the art to your understanding of the text.