Chapter I Quiz — The Metamorphosis

What is Gregor Samsa's profession before his transformation?

• Bank clerk
• Commercial traveler (traveling salesman)
• Factory worker
• Accountant

What time was Gregor's alarm clock set for, and what time does he actually wake up?

• Set for 5:00, wakes at 6:00
• Set for 4:00, wakes at 6:30
• Set for 6:00, wakes at 7:00
• Set for 5:30, wakes at 7:30

Why does Gregor feel trapped in his job?

• He signed a long-term contract
• He must pay off his parents' debt to his employer
• His father forces him to work
• He has no other skills

What does the chief clerk insinuate about Gregor during his speech through the door?

• That Gregor is planning to quit
• That Gregor has been stealing company secrets
• That Gregor may have mishandled entrusted cash payments
• That Gregor has been lying about his travel expenses

How does Gregor manage to unlock his bedroom door?

• He kicks it open with his legs
• He turns the key with his jaws
• His sister opens it from outside
• The locksmith arrives to open it

What does the father use to drive Gregor back into his room at the end of Chapter I?

• A broom and a chair
• A walking stick and a newspaper
• A rolled-up carpet and his fists
• A shovel and an umbrella

What building does Gregor see across the street when he opens his door?

• A church
• A school
• A hospital
• A factory

Which of these events actually occur in Chapter I of The Metamorphosis?

Which of the following details are true about Gregor's situation in Chapter I?

What does "malingerers" mean as used in: "the insurance doctor, who of course regarded all mankind as perfectly healthy malingerers"?

• People suffering from serious diseases
• People who fake illness to avoid work
• People who work too hard and burn out
• People with unusual medical conditions

What does "presentiment" mean as used in: "I did have a slight presentiment. I must have showed some sign of it"?

• A formal presentation or demonstration
• A physical symptom of illness
• A premonition or intuitive feeling about something to come
• A feeling of resentment toward someone

What does "entreaty" mean as used in: "No entreaty of Gregor's availed, indeed no entreaty was even understood"?

• A hostile threat or warning
• An attempt to enter a room
• An earnest or humble plea
• A legal document or contract

What is the chief clerk's reaction when he first hears Gregor speak through the door?

• He laughs dismissively
• He asks the mother, "Did you understand a word of it?"
• He immediately calls the police
• He breaks down the door