The Metamorphosis Characters Quiz
The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka · 5 multiple-choice questions with answers · about 4 min
Test your knowledge of The Metamorphosis with 5 characters questions with answers and explanations — motives, relationships and how characters change. Ideal for revision once you have read the whole novella.
Motives, relationships and how characters change. Drawn from the whole novella — contains spoilers.
Skills tested: Character · Difficulty: Standard
The Metamorphosis Characters questions
The answers and an explanation for each question appear as you play, and on the answer-key page of the printout.
- How does Gregor's father react when Gregor first comes out of his room?
He drives him back with a stick and a newspaper · He faints at the sight of his son · He calls a doctor and a locksmith · He weeps and tries to embrace him
- Why does Gregor cling to the picture of the lady in furs when they empty his room?
It is one of the last things truly his · He is hiding money behind the frame · It reminds him of his own mother · He wants to frighten his sister away
- What does Grete tell her parents after the lodgers' outburst?
That Gregor will soon recover · That she will look after him for ever · That they should move to the country now · That they must get rid of the creature
- How does Grete's attitude to Gregor change across the story?
From fear to a growing affection · From indifference to deep grief · From careful kindness to firm rejection · It never really changes at all
- How does Gregor's mother react to him?
She refuses ever to enter his room · She wants to see him but faints at the sight · She cares for him daily without fear · She blames Grete for his condition
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Written in German (Die Verwandlung); English translations differ, so questions describe events rather than quote a translation.
Original questions written for Pagine. Quotations are from the public-domain text.
Frequently asked questions
Is this The Metamorphosis Characters quiz free?
Yes. All 5 questions are free with answers and explanations. Play online with instant feedback, or print it as a test with an answer key — no sign-up needed.
What does the The Metamorphosis Characters quiz cover?
5 characters questions drawn from every part of The Metamorphosis. Motives, relationships and how characters change. It tests character at standard level.
Does it contain spoilers?
Yes — it draws on the whole novella, including the ending.
Can I use it with a class?
Yes. Print it with the answer key for a reading check, homework or revision lesson, or share the link so students can take it online.
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