The Metamorphosis Overview

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Questions and Answers

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

Flashcards

Gregor's Injuries

Gregor has sustained injuries from an unknown event.

Family's Provision

Food (bread and milk) is left for Gregor at the door.