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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
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The detail that Gregor does not like the milk his sister left for him suggests that C. Gregor's transformation affected more than his appearance. This is because his change in taste preferences indicates a change in his physical state beyond just his outward appearance.
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