Austria/Hungary: The Metamorphosis

Which of the following is not an important characteristic of modernist literature?
a.
The influence of World War I
c.
Pessimism about the future
b.
The use of an urban setting
d.
Optimism about social values

What point of view is The Metamorphosis told from?
a.
Third-person limited point of view, through Gregor
c.
First-person point of view, through Gregor
b.
Third person omniscient
d.
Third-person limited point of view, through Grete

What type of work does Gregor do?
a.
office clerk
c.
delivery man
b.
travelling salesman
d.
train operator

Which of the following statements offers the best characterization of the three lodgers?
a.
They are gentle and congenial men.
c.
They are particular, but understanding, in the way the house should be maintained.
b.
They are fastidious and particular about the house and food.
d.
They are angry and cruel.

Why does Gregor die?
a.
He has not eaten for a long time.

c.
The charwoman swept him up and threw him out accidentally.
b.
His family stopped loving him.
d.
The lodgers attacked him

Why does the office clerk come to the Samsa house?
a.
He is coming to fire Gregor for being late.
c.
He is checking up Gregor, to make sure he will still work.
b.
He is coming to threaten Gregor’s father.
d.
He is interested in Grete.

Why does Grete want to move the furniture out of Gregor’s room?
a.
She wants to inherit his furniture
c.
To coax Gregor out of his room.
b.
To help Gregor forget that he used to be human.
d.
To give him more room to crawl around.

What is Gregor’s first physical challenge after being transformed?
a.
Opening the door
c.
Getting out of bed.
b.
Unlocking the door
d.
Getting dressed.

Which of the following are biographical elements in The Metamorphosis?
a.
Kafka had a domineering father.
c.
Kafka was close to his sisters.
b.
Kafka worked as a traveling salesman.
d.
All of the above.

What did Gregor want to do for Grete before his transformation?
a.
Marry her to a wealthy gentleman.
c.
Buy her a new violin.
b.
Send her to conservatory for music.
d.
Find her a good job with his company.