The Metamorphosis
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,” 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?
Grete no longer shows compassion for him and treats him with indifference.
"He was filled with sheer anger over the wretched care he was getting.… Without thinking any more about how one might be able to give Gregor special pleasure, the sister now kicked some food or other very quickly into his room. "
In “The Doll’s House,” what can readers tell about Aunt Beryl from her reaction to the doll’s house when the Burnell's first receive it?
She often complains.
Which of these actions would most likely mean that someone is being shunned?
slamming a door in the person’s face
The word glee means “joy.” Based on this information and your knowledge of the suffixes -ful and -ly, choose the correct meaning of the word gleefully.
in a manner that is full of joy
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 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?
They become determined and self-reliant instead of allowing a difficult situation to defeat them.
"But now he [the father] was standing up really straight, dressed in a tight fitting blue uniform with gold buttons, … like the one servants wear in a banking company … Bent far over, the mother sewed fine undergarments for a fashion shop. The sister, who had taken on a job as a salesgirl, in the evening studied stenography and French, so as perhaps later to obtain a better position. "
In this paragraph from “The Doll’s House,” whose impression of the doll’s house is conveyed?
But perfect, perfect little house! Who could possibly mind the smell? It was part of the joy, part of the newness.
the Burnell girls'
What main criticism does “The Doll’s House” offer about the class system that prevailed in the place and time of its setting?
The class system could be cruel to the lower classes.
If Sophie sneered, which of these feelings was she most likely showing?
contempt
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.
Read the quotation from “The Metamorphosis.” Then, answer the question that follows.
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 quotation suggest about Gregor’s state of mind just before his death?
He wishes to sacrifice himself for his family’s sake.
He regains his emotional attachment to his family.
In “The Doll’s House,” which words best describe Kezia’s impression of the lamp in the doll’s house?
realistic
perfect
homey
What does “The Doll’s House” suggest about the role of adults in the snobbery in which children sometimes engage?
Adults encourage such behavior.
Which of the following people would be most likely to act listlessly? Base your answer on the meaning of listlessly.
people who are overworked and exhausted
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.
Which of the following is the most likely reason that Kafka in “The Metamorphosis” has Gregor turn into an insect rather than some other animal?
to make Gregor repulsive to those around him
In “The Doll’s House,” why are the Kelvey girls treated so badly?
Their family is poor and considered very low class.
What does “The Doll’s House” suggest about the way that most people feel when they demean or insult other people?
They feel pleased and superior.
Which of the following situations could best be used to illustrate the meaning of amelioration? Base your answer on the meaning of amelioration.
a cold drink of water to a thirsty person
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.
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.
In “The Doll’s House,” which of the following most likely drives Kezia’s attempt to let the Kelvey girls see the doll’s house?
her desire to be kind
How does Else most likely feel when she says, “I seen the little lamp” at the very end of “The Doll’s House”?
pleased by the lamp and by Kezia’s kindness
What is the most likely meaning of asphyxiation in the following sentence? When Donald choked on a piece of apple, he almost died of asphyxiation.
an inability to breathe