The Metamorphosis Overview

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Match the following characters with their actions:

Gregor = Worries about providing for the family Grete = Brings various foods for Gregor Gregor's family = Locks the door from the outside

Match the following items with their associated feelings:

Milk = Disliked by Gregor Beautiful apartment = Pride for Gregor Locked doors = Anxiety for Gregor Old cheese = Liked by Gregor

Match the following terms with their meanings:

Murky = Foggy or hard to see through Calm = Free from agitation Semi-sleep = Partly asleep Consideration = Thoughtful regard for others

Match the following events with their descriptions:

Gregor hears doors creaking = Wonders if someone will enter Grete slams the door = Is shocked by Gregor's appearance Gregor eats old cheese = Finds it to his liking Grete leaves the room = Allows Gregor to eat alone Signup and view all the answers

Match the following feelings with the associated context:

Pride = Due to the beautiful apartment Hunger = Wakes Gregor from semi-sleep Worry = About family troubles Comfort = Under the couch Signup and view all the answers

Match the following foods with Gregor's preferences:

Fresh food = Doesn't taste good to Gregor Old cheese = Tastes good to Gregor Milk = Not liked by Gregor Variety of foods = Brought in by Grete Signup and view all the answers

Match the following time periods with their associated actions:

Morning = Grete opens the door Night = Gregor crawls under the couch Daytime = Gregor worries about his family After eating = Gregor crawls back under the couch Signup and view all the answers

Match the characters with their actions or feelings:

Gregor = Holds back from spying out Grete = Wants to move the furniture Mrs. Samsa = Worries about Gregor's condition Signup and view all the answers

Match the items described in Gregor's room to their significance:

Furniture = Represents his human past Sheet = Covers up Gregor Couch = Is the only item Grete wants to keep Room = Symbolizes his comfort and memories Signup and view all the answers

Match the reasons for moving furniture with the corresponding character's feelings:

Grete believes = It will help Gregor Mrs. Samsa fears = It shows they are giving up hope Gregor thinks = It's necessary for his crawling Grete feels = Like an expert on Gregor's needs Signup and view all the answers

Match the reactions of characters to Gregor's situation:

Grete = Determined to help Mrs. Samsa = Excited but then silent Gregor = Conflicted about the changes Signup and view all the answers

Match the themes conveyed through the actions of the characters:

Conflict = Between human and insect identity Hope = Related to Gregor's potential recovery Despair = Reflected in Mrs. Samsa's worries Change = Signified by the movement of furniture Signup and view all the answers

Match the feelings of Gregor during the scene with their outcomes:

Happiness = At seeing his mother Worry = About the removal of furniture Confusion = Regarding his identity Resignation = To his crawling existence Signup and view all the answers

Match the intentions of Grete with their respective consequences:

Wants to move furniture = Leads to Gregor's distress Removes cherished items = Affects Gregor's memories Helps her mother = Attempts to support Gregor Act as an expert = Leads to misjudgments Signup and view all the answers

Match the characters with their actions in the scene:

Gregor = Crawls out to save something Grete = Hides her reaction Mrs. Samsa = Faints after seeing Gregor Mr. Samsa = Misunderstands the situation Signup and view all the answers

Match the key elements of Gregor's internal struggle:

Desire to crawl = Feeling restricted by furniture Attachment to belongings = Struggle with identity Fear of forgetting = Concern over human past Need for comfort = Influence of physical surroundings Signup and view all the answers

Match the reactions to the characters in the scene:

Grete = Cries out with a raised fist Mrs. Samsa = Screams and falls on the couch Gregor = Feels guilty for his mother's condition Mr. Samsa = Believes Gregor attacked Mrs. Samsa Signup and view all the answers

Match the objects to their uses in the scene:

Picture on the wall = Gregor presses his body against it Bottles = Grete rushes to get them for her mother Couch = Where Mrs. Samsa falls and lies motionless Large table = Gregor collapses onto it Signup and view all the answers

Match the thoughts or feelings to the characters:

Gregor = Terribly guilty Grete = Surprised to see Gregor Mrs. Samsa = Unaware of her son's state Mr. Samsa = Mistakenly thinks Gregor is aggressive Signup and view all the answers

Match the locations to the events that happen there:

Next room = Women take a break Gregor's room = He waits and crawls around Living room = Grete suggests resting longer Couch = Mrs. Samsa falls down Signup and view all the answers

Match the transformations to the character's states:

Gregor's transformation = Becomes a giant insect Mrs. Samsa = Faints upon realization Grete = Takes urgent action for her mother Mr. Samsa = Misreads the situation regarding Gregor Signup and view all the answers

Match the events in the sequence they occur:

Gregor crawls out = First action in the scene Mrs. Samsa sees Gregor = Triggers her fainting Grete leaves the room = To get something for her mother Mr. Samsa returns home = Misunderstands the situation Signup and view all the answers

Match the feelings or tones to the corresponding actions:

Gregor pressing against the picture = Desperation Mrs. Samsa's scream = Panic Grete's urgent glare = Concern for her brother Mr. Samsa's misunderstanding = Confusion Signup and view all the answers

Match the following characters with their actions or concerns:

Gregor = Worked hard to support his family Grete = Sent off the servant girl on an errand Gregor's father = Had some money left from a failed business Servant girl = Asked to quit her job Signup and view all the answers

Match the following time periods with their significance in Gregor's life:

First day of metamorphosis = Learned about the servant girl's desire to quit Time as a traveling salesman = Earned money to support the family Period after the failed business = Family fell into hopelessness Current situation = Lost closeness with parents Signup and view all the answers

Match the following feelings or states with the relevant character:

Gregor = Feeling of isolation despite financial support Grete = Concerned for Gregor's well-being Parents = Experiencing grief over Gregor's change Servant girl = Requesting to leave the family’s service Signup and view all the answers

Match the following events with their outcomes:

Gregor's hard work = Earned enough money for the family Family's acceptance of money = Thankful but distant Gregor listening at the door = Learned about family discussions Grete's plan for music school = Secret hope for her future Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements with the appropriate context:

Gregor devoted everything = To help his family forget bad luck Family's financial improvement = Gregory’s commissions added to the household Gregor's intensive work = Shifted from assistant to traveling salesman Grete's protective action = Sparing parents from the grief of Gregor's condition Signup and view all the answers

Match the following observations with their implications:

Gregor's closeness with Grete = A bond remained despite transformation Parents' sleeping habits = Unaware of Gregor's condition Servant girl's actions = Significant shift in household dynamics Family's astonishment at money = Indication of previous hardship Signup and view all the answers

Match the following themes with their examples:

Isolation = Gregor's emotional distance from his parents Family dynamics = Grete takes on a caretaker role Sacrifice = Gregor working hard for the family's sake Transformation = Gregor's physical change affecting relationships Signup and view all the answers

Match the following characters with their actions or feelings:

Gregor = Feels love for his family despite his condition Grete = Cried out in fear and rushed behind her father Mr. Samsa = Stood up to protect Grete Cleaning woman = Carelessly yells that Gregor is dead Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements with the corresponding character's thoughts:

Gregor = Wondered what to do next in his room Grete = Expressed relief when Gregor was locked away Mr. Samsa = Displayed sorrowful silence towards Gregor Family = Felt burdened by Gregor's transformation Signup and view all the answers

Match the following descriptions with their corresponding emotions or states:

Gregory's pain = Weakening and diminishing Grete's fear = Discomfort and urgency Mr. Samsa's gesture = Protective instinct towards Grete Family's reaction to Gregor's death = Mixed with relief and sorrow Signup and view all the answers

Match the following themes with their representative elements from the text:

Isolation = Gregor being locked in his room Love = Gregor's deep feelings for his family Fear = Grete's reaction to Gregor's presence Loss = Gregor's final breaths and death Signup and view all the answers

Match the characters with their familial roles:

Gregor = Son Grete = Sister Mr. Samsa = Father Mrs. Samsa = Mother Signup and view all the answers

Match the following quotes with the character who likely said or expressed them:

'Finally!' = Grete after locking the door 'He’s already starting up again.' = Grete in reference to Gregor 'Just look, Father.' = Grete to Mr. Samsa 'Gregor is dead.' = Cleaning woman upon discovering the body Signup and view all the answers

Match the significant actions with their resulting impact:

Gregor turning to look at his family = Indicated his longing for connection Grete's rush to her father = Showed her fear and need for protection Mr. Samsa raising his arms = Signified an instinctual protective reaction Cleaning woman discovering the body = Brought a swift end to the family's uncertainty Signup and view all the answers

Match the following family members with their emotional states:

Mr. Samsa = Has been crying Mrs. Samsa = Supports the family in grief Grete = Shows concern for the family situation Cleaning woman = Expresses anger after being insulted Signup and view all the answers

Match the following decisions with their reasons:

Family decides to rent a smaller apartment = To reduce living expenses Mr. Samsa writes an apology to his supervisor = To maintain his job Grete's letter to her proprietor = Acknowledges her responsibilities Mrs. Samsa's worry about their situation = Reflects their need for income Signup and view all the answers

Match the following characters with their relationships:

Mr. Samsa = Husband to Mrs. Samsa Grete = Sister to Gregor Samsa Lodgers = Guests in the Samsa's apartment Cleaning woman = Employed by the Samsa family Signup and view all the answers

Match the following feelings with the characters expressing them:

Grief = Mr. Samsa, Mrs. Samsa, and Grete Relief = Cleaning woman after her work is done Hope = Mr. Samsa and his family during the tram ride Anger = Cleaning woman after being interrupted Signup and view all the answers

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