The Metamorphosis

What question does Gregor ask himself upon realizing he has been transformed into a bug?

$$\text{"What's happened to me?"}$$

Why does Grete run out of the apartment in $\text{Part 1}$?

Grete goes to get the doctor.

Who is the first person to see Gregor after his transformation?

The chief clerk is the first to see him; he exclaims "oh!" and cannot look away.

What is the chief clerk's assessment of Gregor's work performance?

He describes Gregor as usually "calm" and "sensible" (noting he has never taken a sick day), but states his recent turnover has been "unsatisfactory" during the off-season.

What physical injuries does Gregor sustain at the end of $\text{Part 1}$?

His back is scraped against the door and one of his legs is badly injured.

What was Gregor's secret dream regarding his sister, Grete?

He dreamed of sending her to play the violin at the conservatory.

What is a false claim regarding the Samsas' financial situation after Gregor loses his job?

It is not true that they became penniless; the father is quite capable of working but simply chose not to initially.

What action does Grete perform first every time she enters Gregor's room?

She goes straight to the window and opens it, acting as if she were suffocating.

How does Gregor communicate that he does not want his furniture moved?

He jumps up and covers the magazine image of the woman with his body to scare the women away.

What specific event draws Gregor out of his room for the final time?

He hears Grete playing the violin in the living room.

What justification does Grete use to claim that the creature is no longer Gregor?

She argues that because he cannot communicate, he is no longer human, and a true "human Gregor" would have left on his own to avoid traumatizing the family.

Who is responsible for discovering and disposing of Gregor's dead body?

The charwoman.

Who said: "Come take a look, it's croaked; it's lying there, a total goner."

The Charwoman

Who said: "I think it would be best if we tried to keep the room in exactly the same condition as before…"

The Mother

Who said: "There is no basis for all the complaints you're now making against me…"

Gregor Samsa

Who said: "Just wait, Gregor!"

Grete Samsa (the sister)

Who said: "We have to try to get rid of it…eventually it'll kill both of you, I can see it coming."

Grete Samsa (the sister)

Who said: "I'm amazed… I thought I knew you for a calm, sensible person…"

The Chief Clerk

Who said: "Oh, come on over. Let bygones be bygones now. And have a little consideration for me too."

Gregor's Father

Who said: "All you have to do is try to shake off the idea that that's Gregor. Our real misfortune comes from having believed it for so long."

Grete Samsa (the sister)

Who said: "How these lodgers pack it away, and I'm perishing."

Gregor Samsa

Who said: "This is living! This is the repose of my old age!"

Gregor's Father