What is a theme for Kuper's the Metamorphosis?

when money is the center of your world, time controls you

Why doesn't Gregor quit his job?

He has to pay off his parents' debt to the boss.

Why does the chief clerk come to the house?

to check up on him and tell him he is doing a bad job

What is Gregor's initial reaction to his metamorphosis?

He says he is sleep deprived and he is just imagining this.

In the graphic novel, the alarm clock symbolizes

How he is obsessed with being on time for his job

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Review questions for Kafka's "The Metamorphosis" Part One and Kuper's graphic novel version of the same

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1
What symbolizes Gregor's hope, money, and time running out?
speech bubbles
clock
window fog
Hourglass
2
Gregor feels what way about his job as a traveling salesman?
He hates it.
He is indifferent to it.
He is currently looking for another job.
He loves it.
3
Which is not a characteristic of the chief clerk?
encouraging
inhumane
persistant
impatient
4
The mother's reaction to Gregor condition is one of
sadness
indifference
confusion
anger
5
What is a theme for Kuper's the Metamorphosis?
Bugs are OK
when money is the center of your world, time controls you
time is money
people should pay off their parents debts
6
Why doesn't Gregor quit his job?
He thinks it will get better.
He makes a lot of money.
He has to pay off his parents' debt to the boss.
He only has 1 year to go before the debt is paid off.
7
What literary technique is being employed when Kafka makes fun of the insurance industry?
metaphor
paradox
allusion
satire
8
In Kuper's novel Gregor is often shown in a darkened room because
He is depressed
He is evil and everyone else is good
both 1 and 2
it shows his alienation from his family
9
Why does the chief clerk come to the house?
to give him a get well present
to see if he is sick
to check up on him and tell him he is doing a bad job
to bring Gregor's paperwork to him
10
What is Gregor's initial reaction to his metamorphosis?
He asks his family to call a doctor.
He says he is sleep deprived and he is just imagining this.
He is happy he doesn't have to go to work?
He is shocked and dismayed.
11
How can we tell the different emotions of the characters in Kuper's graphic novel?
The speech bubbles
The faces of the characters.
all three
The words of the characters
12
In the graphic novel, the alarm clock symbolizes
How he loves getting up early
how much he loves clocks
How much Gregor likes timetables
How he is obsessed with being on time for his job
13
Who was the most loving of his visitors outside the door?
chief clerk
father
Mother
sister

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