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The Metamorphosis
Franz Kafka
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Gregor Samsa
Grete Samsa
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1
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Why does Gregor feel that he must keep the job he dislikes?
His Grandmother's rent
His father's debt
His sister's schooling
His son's piano lessons
2
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How long does Gregor live as a bug after he is transformed?
Rest of his life
A day
A month
Until his father dies
3
of 5
Gregor's father is forced to ___ after Gregor's transformation.
Move to another city
Change his name
Change his appearance
Return to work
4
of 5
Who is the "charwoman"?
Gregor's grandmother
Gregor's mother
Gregor's cleaning lady
Gregor's sister
5
of 5
What do the boarders in the Samsa house greatly value?
Cleanliness
Entertainment
Money
Law and order
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