Question

1. gregor becoming a burden on his family emphasizes a. his weight as an insect. b. his inability to contribute financially or emotionally. c. his desire to travel. d. his appreciation for his sisters music. 8. which event marks the climax of the metamorphosis? a. gregor wakes up transformed into an insect. b. gregor listens to his sister play the violin. c. grete insists that the family must get rid of gregor. d. gregor dies quietly in his room. 9. the family feels relief after gregor dies. these feelings suggest which thematic message? a. families are always loyal, no matter what. b. society values individuals mainly for their usefulness. c. death is always a tragedy for families. d. happiness can only be found in isolation. 10. gregors inability to speak human language after his transformation symbolizes: a. his complete separation from human connection. b. his freedom from family duty. c. his new ability to communicate with insects. d. his joy in silence. 11. what is gregor samsas profession before his transformation? a. banker b. traveling salesman c. shopkeeper d. teacher 12. why is gregor worried about being late for work? a. he fears losing his wages that support his family b. he loves his boss c. he enjoys his job d. he doesnt want to miss a meeting 13. how does gregors boss react when he sees gregor in his transformed state? a. he faints. b. he screams and runs away. c. he calls for help. d. he tries to help him.

Explanation:

1. In The Metamorphosis, Gregor's transformation makes him unable to work and contribute financially to his family, thus becoming a burden.
2. The climax occurs when Grete insists the family must get rid of Gregor as it represents the final breakdown of his relationship with his family.
3. The family's relief after Gregor's death suggests that society values individuals mainly for their usefulness.
4. Gregor's inability to speak human language after transformation symbolizes his complete separation from human connection.
5. Before his transformation, Gregor Samsa was a traveling salesman.
6. Gregor is worried about being late for work because he fears losing his wages that support his family.
7. When Gregor's boss sees him in his transformed state, he screams and runs away.

Answer:

1. b. his inability to contribute financially or emotionally.
2. c. Grete insists that the family must get rid of Gregor.
3. b. Society values individuals mainly for their usefulness.
4. a. His complete separation from human connection.
5. b. traveling salesman
6. a. He fears losing his wages that support his family
7. b. He screams and runs away.