10 questions on plot, characters, and themes. Free to take, so you can see exactly what to review before class.
1. What is Gregor's immediate concern when he first realizes he has transformed into an insect?
2. Why does Gregor's father throw apples at him during their confrontation in the middle section?
3. How does Grete's attitude toward Gregor change over the course of the story?
4. What happens to the Samsa family's financial situation after Gregor's transformation?
5. What does Gregor discover about his new insect body that surprises him?
6. How does the father's behavior and role change after Gregor's transformation?
7. What is the primary theme Kafka explores through Gregor's isolation before and after his transformation?
8. What does Gregor do when he hears the boarders threaten to leave after seeing him?
9. How does the family react immediately after Gregor's death?
10. What does the charwoman's treatment of Gregor reveal about her character compared to the rest of the family?
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