Question

1. what does gregors sisters behavior imply about her personality? rl.9 - 10.3

• a. she is compassionate but fearful
• b. she is indifferent to gregors condition
• c. she is ambitious and selfish
• d. she is rebellious toward her parents

1. which statement best reflects the irony in gregors situation? rl.9 - 10.5

• a. his transformation grants him freedom from work
• b. he has always wanted to be alone
• c. he loses his humanity just as he realizes his emotional needs
• d. his family celebrates his metamorphosis

1. the use of the word \vermin\ to describe gregor conveys— rl.9 - 10.4

• a. disgust and devaluation
• b. scientific curiosity
• c. humor and absurdity
• d. religious symbolism

1. how does kafkas minimalist setting contribute to the storys mood? rl.9 - 10.5

• a. it heightens the claustrophobic and oppressive tone
• b. it provides comic relief
• c. it emphasizes gregors freedom
• d. it distracts from the emotional intensity

1. which phrase best captures the tension between gregors mind and body? l.10.5

• a. \he tried to rise up on his tiny legs.\
• b. \he thought of the morning train schedule.\
• c. \he longed to see his mother and speak to her.\
• d. \his voice came out as a squeak.\

1. how does gregors mothers reaction differ from his fathers? rl.9 - 10.3

• a. she shows instinctive compassion while his father reacts with violence
• b. she ignores gregor entirely
• c. she immediately accepts his new form
• d. she orders gregor to leave

Explanation:

For question 19, in The Metamorphosis, Gregor's sister initially shows care (compassionate) but is also afraid (fearful) of his new form. For question 20, irony is when there's a contrast between expectation and reality. Gregor realizing emotional needs while losing humanity (turning into an insect) is ironic. For question 21, "vermin" is a derogatory term implying disgust and devaluing Gregor. For question 22, Kafka's minimalist setting (like confined spaces) heightens a claustrophobic and oppressive mood. For question 23, the tension between mind (Gregor's human thoughts) and body (insect form, voice as a squeak) is shown in option D. For question 24, in the story, Gregor's mother has some compassion (e.g., wanting to see him) while his father reacts violently (throws apples at him).

Answer:

1. A. She is compassionate but fearful
2. C. He loses his humanity just as he realizes his emotional needs
3. A. Disgust and devaluation
4. A. It heightens the claustrophobic and oppressive tone
5. D. “His voice came out as a squeak.”
6. A. She shows instinctive compassion while his father reacts with violence