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Kafka's "Metamorphosis" Trivia Quiz

"Metamorphosis" was written by Franz Kafka and is about the changes a man goes through after he becomes a roach or dung beetle. If you have not read this novel, then the quiz will be hard.

A multiple-choice quiz by brumo. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
brumo

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
157,538

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
983

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. When did the first version of this novel come out? Hint

1915

1910

1905

1920

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many people were in Gregor's family besides him? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was Gregor's job? Hint

lawyer

accountant

traveling salesman

teacher

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was sent from the office to check on Gregor? Hint

the principal

the president of the company

the office manager

the errand boy

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Question 5 of 10

5. Where did Gregor's father work? Hint

gas company

lawyer's office

bank

grocery store

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Question 6 of 10

6. How old was Grete? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. What instrument did Grete play? Hint

cello

violin

flute

piano

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where does Gregor hide when his sister comes in? Hint

behind the dresser

in a drawer

in the closet

under the couch

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many years prior to Gregor's metamorphosis did the Samsas lose their business? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was not scared of Gregor? Hint

cleaning lady

mailman

maid

cook

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When did the first version of this novel come out?

Answer: 1915

(The Metamorphosis) "Die Verwandlung" first appeared in 1915 in the journal "Dieweissen Blatter".

This information is given in the note section in the novel.

2. How many people were in Gregor's family besides him?

Answer: 3

Gregor lived with his mother, father, and sister.

3. What was Gregor's job?

Answer: traveling salesman

Gregor caught the 5 o'clock train to work as a salesman to pay off his father's debt.

4. Who was sent from the office to check on Gregor?

Answer: the office manager

Gregor is astonished when the office manager is sent to his home to see why he was not at work.

5. Where did Gregor's father work?

Answer: bank

After Gregor's change, he is no longer able to work. So, his father, Mr. Samsa, goes to work as a messenger for the bank.

6. How old was Grete?

Answer: 17

Gregor felt sorry for his sister because she was too young to have so much responsibility thrown on her lap.

7. What instrument did Grete play?

Answer: violin

Grete wanted to study at The Conservatory. Gregor was going to make that dream come true for her Christmas present before he turned into a bug.

8. Where does Gregor hide when his sister comes in?

Answer: under the couch

Grete is frightened by her brother's appearance so Gregor hides under the couch and covers himself with a sheet so that she will not have to see him when she comes in to clean.

9. How many years prior to Gregor's metamorphosis did the Samsas lose their business?

Answer: 5

There is not very much information about their business. The only facts given are that they are in debt, but enough money was saved from the business for them to survive.

10. Who was not scared of Gregor?

Answer: cleaning lady

The cleaning lady liked to open Gregor's door unexpectedly and bother him. Everyone else who saw Gregor was frightened by his appearance.

Source: Author brumo

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