Chapter III Quiz — The Metamorphosis

What object remains lodged in Gregor's body throughout Chapter III?

• A piece of furniture
• An apple
• A shard of glass
• A splinter from the door

Why does the Samsa family begin leaving the living-room door open in the evenings?

• So Gregor can watch the family from the darkness of his room
• To ventilate the apartment for the lodgers
• Because the door is broken and cannot close
• So the charwoman can check on Gregor

What job does Grete take in Chapter III?

• Bank teller
• Seamstress
• Salesgirl
• Governess

How does the charwoman address Gregor when she visits his room?

• "Poor Mr. Samsa"
• "Come along, then, you old dung beetle!"
• "Are you still alive in there?"
• "Good morning, Gregor"

What draws Gregor out of his room and into the living room?

• The smell of the lodgers' food
• The sound of Grete's violin playing
• His father's voice calling to him
• The charwoman leaving his door open

What do the lodgers threaten after discovering Gregor?

• To call the police
• To physically remove Gregor themselves
• To refuse to pay rent and bring an action for damages
• To report the Samsas to the health authorities

At what time does Gregor die?

• Midnight
• Three in the morning
• Dawn, around six o'clock
• Just before the charwoman arrives

What do the parents notice about Grete at the end of the novella?

• She has become thin and exhausted
• She has developed a talent for business
• She has bloomed into a pretty girl with a good figure
• She has become cold and distant

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

Which statements accurately describe Gregor's final hours?

What does "mulishness" mean as used in: "With a kind of mulishness his father persisted in keeping his uniform on even in the house"?

• Foolishness or silliness
• Stubborn, obstinate refusal to change
• Extreme fatigue or weariness
• Absent-minded forgetfulness

What does "chagrin" mean as used in: "At first he thought it was chagrin over the state of his room that prevented him from eating"?

• Physical illness or nausea
• Confusion or disorientation
• Distress or humiliation caused by disappointment
• Fear or dread of something approaching

What does "allocutions" mean as used in: "To such allocutions Gregor made no answer, but stayed motionless where he was"?

• Physical gestures or signals
• Formal addresses or speeches
• Threats or warnings
• Whispered secrets