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Which of the following statements shows most clearly that "The Metamorphosis" is an example of absurdist literature?

Gregor's transformation leads to his complete alienation from other people

In "The Metamorphosis," how does Gregor first react when he discovers that he has become an insect?

He determines to continue with his normal work and family relationships

In "The Metamorphosis," what is the most important reason in Gregor's mind for holding onto his job as a traveling salesman?

He feels responsible for the financial support of his family

In the opening scene of "The Metamorphosis," what do Gregor's thoughts and long speeches reveal most clearly about his personality?

He is indecisive and tends to overthink his actions

Read the quotation: He [Gregor] remembered his family with deep feeling and love. In this business, his own thought that he had to disappear was, if possible, even more decisive than his sister's. What does this suggest about Gregor's state of mind just before his death? Choose two options.

He wishes to sacrifice himself for his family's sake He regains his emotional attachment to his family

In which sentences are the underlined words auxiliary verbs?

If Kafka had not died at the age of forty, he might have produced more masterpieces like "The Metamorphosis"

Read the sample sentence. Unlike his character Gregor, Kafka actually did well at one insurance company. Which of the following revisions of the sample sentence includes a verb phrase with an auxiliary verb or verbs?

Kafka was not like his character Gregor, because Kafka actually did well at one insurance company.

Part A: Which of these events is the clearest example of absurdist humor In "The Metamorphosis"? Part B: Which quotation best supports the answer to Part A?

Part A: Gregor, now an insect, struggles to leave his room and thinks he can do his traveling salesman job. Part B: "[Gregor] wanted to open the door; he really..."

Part A: In "The Metamorphosis," as his life as an insect continues, Gregor begins to lose interest in living. Which of these events most significantly leads to Gregor's deterioration? Part B: Which quotation from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

Part A: His parents treat the lodgers with more concern than they have for Gregor Part B: "He was filled with sheer anger..."

Part A: In "The Metamorphosis," Gregor's parents and sister eventually are able to make their own living without Gregor's earnings. What do their efforts reveal about them? Part B: Which quotation best supports the answer to Part A?

Part A: They are too snobbish to adjust to poverty, so they seek someone to support them as Gregor once did. Part B: "But now he [the father] was..."

Which of the following sentences most accurately describes Grete's attitude toward her brother, Gregor, In "The Metamorphosis"?

She is sympathetic and caring at first, but as her life gets more difficult, she blames him for the family's problems

Which group of underlined words in the following sentences is a verb phrase without any interrupting words?

Since that time, it has been translated into dozens of languages.

How does Kafka create the atmosphere of a nightmare in "The Metamorphosis"? Choose three options.

The author makes Gregor unable to communicate with people The author puts the insect Gregor in dangers that he does not know how to handle The author has Gregor remain human in his feelings even though his body is now that of an insect.

How do the family members In "The Metamorphosis," justify their decision to get rid of the insect?

They convince themselves that the insect is not Gregor.

Think about the word travail as you read this quotation: He [the father] would settle himself even more deeply in his arm chair...And propped up by both women, he would heave himself up, elaborately, as if for him it was the greatest travail. Which sentence best explains the connotation for travail?

Travail suggests work that takes great effort or is burdensome

Which of the following situations could be best used to illustrate the meaning of amelioration?

a cold drink of water to a thirsty person

What is most likely the meaning of asphyxiation in "When Donald choked on a piece of apple, he almost died of asphyxiation"

an inability to breathe

Read this quotation: He [Gregor] immediately dipped his head almost up to and over his eyes down into the milk...He turned away from the bowl almost with aversion and crept back into the middle of the room. Which synonym most closely matches both the denotation and connotation of aversion?

loathing

Which of he following people would be most likely to act listlessly?

people who are overworked and exhausted

Which of the following is most likely the reason that Kafka In "The Metamorphosis," has Gregor turn himself into an insect rather than some other animal?

to make Gregor repulsive to those around him


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