What fear influenced many of Kafka's works, including The Metamorphosis?A.That he would be forced into a career he hatedB.That he would have to rely on others to feed and care for himC.That people found him weak and physically inadequateD.That he would someday turn into a bug or other large insectSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

What is one reason Kafka's The Metamorphosis still appeals to readers today?A.People today are afraid that they might have to support their parents.B.The confusion and uncertainty associated with change are still common today.C.People are still bored with working at factory jobs.D.People still fear that they might turn into a hideous creature.

How did Kafka create a sense of excitement and suspense in The Metamorphosis?A.By revealing on the first page that Gregor would turn back into a humanB.By having Gregor change into a bug at the beginning of the storyC.By allowing Gregor to recall the details of his previous lifeD.By showing Gregor trying to attack his parents and sister

Click to read the passage from The Metamorphosis, by Franz Kafka. Then answer the question.Based on this passage, what theme is Kafka most likely developing?A.People should run from the things that scare them.B.People who feel lonely should hide from others.C.People should avoid asking for help.D.People are lonely and feel isolated from one another.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

n The Metamorphosis, which example most clearly helps Kafka to establish a theme of isolation?A.The cleaning woman looks into Gregor's room every time she comes to clean.B.The three boarders are disgusted by the sight of Gregor and want to leave.C.Grete discovers that Gregor likes eating garbage rather than fresh food.D.Gregor's father wears his bank uniform at all times and refuses to take it off.