Question

how do gregors family members handle gregors death?

a. they are relieved and decide to spend a day in the country to relax.
b. they are terribly upset and spend the whole day inside crying.
c. they are horrified and think someone will blame them.
d. they are happy and wish they had killed him sooner.

Explanation:

Analyze family reaction to Gregor's death

Following Gregor's death, the family experiences a profound sense of relief, crosses themselves, and decides to take a day off from work to rest and take a walk in the countryside.

Evaluate the options

• Option A matches the plot: they feel relieved and take a trip to the country.
• Option B is incorrect because they do not spend the day inside crying.
• Option C is incorrect as their primary reaction is relief and hope for the future, not fear of blame.
• Option D is incorrect because they do not express a wish that they had killed him sooner.

Answer:

• A. They are relieved and decide to spend a day in the country to relax. (Correct answer)
• B. They are terribly upset and spend the whole day inside crying.
• C. They are horrified and think someone will blame them.
• D. They are happy and wish they had killed him sooner.