Read these translations of a passage from Kafka's The Metamorphosis:"We must get rid of it," cried the sister again, "that's the only thing for it, Father. You just have to put from your mind any thought that it's Gregor."Michael Hofmann, trans., The Metamorphosis"He's got to go," cried his sister, "that's the only solution, father. You must just try to get rid of the idea that it's Gregor."Malcolm Pasley, trans., The MetamorphosisWhat does Hofmann's use of the pronoun it imply about the sister's feelings about Gregor?A.That she has stopped thinking of Gregor as a humanB.That she continues to care about Gregor very muchC.That she is angry that Gregor has caused this troubleD.That she wishes this had never happened to GregorSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Read this excerpt:Finally I kept silent, at first perhaps out of defiance, and then because I could neither think nor speak in your presence. . . I was too docile, I became completely dumb, cringed away from you, hid from you.Franz Kafka, "Letter to His Father"What aspect of The Metamorphosis is reflected in this excerpt from "Letter to His Father"?A.Gregor's confusion at been changed into something resembling a bugB.Gregor's curiosity at why his sister does not go into the room with their parentsC.Gregor's feelings of pain as he tries to maneuver himself off of the bedD.Gregor's inability to communicate with his father after Gregor becomes a bug

Click to read the passage from The Metamorphosis, by Franz Kafka. Then answer the question.Gregor realizes that he does not like the milk his sister left for him. What does this detail suggest?A.Gregor is not appreciative of his sister's kindness.B.Gregor was not as hungry as he thought he was.C.Gregor's transformation affected more than his appearance.D.Gregor's sister wasted her time trying to help Gregor.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

What insight does reading "Letter to His Father" give you about The Metamorphosis?A.That Kafka had a negative view of father-son relationships, an element he included in his storyB.That Kafka felt that Gregor was lucky to be turned into a bug and should embrace the changeC.That Kafka enjoyed writing about strong people because he was powerful as a childD.That Kafka felt turning into a bug was no big deal and Gregor just had to get over itSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

How is Gregor's relationship with his father in The Metamorphosis similar to Kafka's relationship with his own father?A.Both Gregor and Kafka are upset that their fathers don't support them in their chosen careers.B.Both Gregor and Kafka are ashamed of their fathers and try to hide them away from their friends.C.Both Gregor and Kafka feel that their fathers are too weak and should stand up for themselves.D.Both Gregor and Kafka are upset by their fathers' negativity but feel powerless against it.

Click to read the passage from The Metamorphosis, by Franz Kafka. Then answer the question.How does Gregor's appearance affect his mother?A.Frustrated, she yells at him.B.Excited, she says she loves him.C.Mournful, she begins to cry.D.Frightened, she faints.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS