The Metamorphosis

Reading Check questions are designed for in-class review on key plot points or for quick verbal or written assessments. Multiple Choice and Short Answer Quizzes create ideal summative assessments, and collectively function to convey a sense of the work’s tone and themes.

Part 1

Reading Check

1. What is Gregor Samsa’s predicament when he wakes up?

2. Who arrives at the house looking for Gregor?

3. How does the visitor react to Gregor refusing to open his bedroom door?

4. What causes Gregor’s injuries at the end of Part I?

Multiple Choice

1. How does Gregor approach his new situation?

A) with abject terror

B) with misplaced rationality and calm

C) with a sense of awe

D) with anger and frustration

2. Why is Gregor under a great deal of pressure at work?

A) He knows management does not trust the employees.

B) He has been neglecting his work lately.

C) He stole money from the office and thought he could get away with it.

D) He angered his boss with a rude comment.

3. What does Gregor think will happen when the family and the visitor see his current state?

A)  They will flee from the house.

B) They will not recognize him and assume he is someone or something else.

C) They will take over the financial responsibilities of the house.

D) They will see he cannot go to work and therefore leave him alone.

4. Why don’t Gregor’s pleas with his manager and family work?