Part B: Which excerpt from “King Midas” best supports the answer to Part A?

I rather would be blind than see this world / All affluent in yellow, bought and sold…

My furry cat is sculpture, my dog dead; / They stare at me with four wild sparkling eyes….

My God was generous. O much too much!

Fresh water in my throat turns precious there, / Where every drop becomes a millionaire.

Based on the way Gregor's family reacts to his transformation, what can be inferred about their relationship before the change?

C. His family relied on him financially but showed little affection

A. They were emotionally close and supportive

B. Gregor was the dominant, controlling member

D. They suspected something strange about him already

What does the masked ball symbolize in the context of the story?

Denial of reality and impending doom.

In the story of 'King Midas,' what lesson does Midas learn by the end?

True happiness comes from love and relationships.

Wealth is the most important thing in life.

Power is more valuable than gold.

Fame is the key to a fulfilling life.

What is the main theme of the novel?

C. Alienation and the dehumanizing effects of society

A. The dangers of modern transportation

B. The struggle for gender equality

D. The impact of global economic policies

What is one way to analyze the significance of time in a story?

Consider how time affects the characters and plot.

Count the number of times time is mentioned.

What does the phrase "out-Heroded Herod" mean?

To exceed in violence or extravagance

What is the main reason Midas regrets his wish for the golden touch?

He cannot eat or drink anything.

He is unable to sleep at night.

He becomes the richest man in the world.

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In one scene, Kuper illustrates Gregor listening through the wall as his family talks about him. This scene most strongly conveys:

A. Gregor’s plans to escape the apartment

B. The family’s growing compassion for Gregor

C. Gregor’s physical sensitivity to sound

D. Gregor’s emotional isolation and longing

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What is the primary effect of Peter Kuper using stark black-and-white imagery in the adaptation?

A. It refects the clarity of Gregor's transformation

B. It adds a humorous tone to the surreal narrative

C. It emphasizes the bleak and oppressive mood of the story

D. It highlights the importance of Gregor’s job as a salesman

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How does King Midas's perception of wealth change by the end of the story?

He thinks wealth is necessary for respect.

He believes wealth is the ultimate power.

He feels wealth is a burden he must bear.

He understands that wealth cannot buy happiness.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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In the adaptation, the word “vermin” is used to describe Gregor’s new form. Based on the context and imagery, what is the most accurate meaning of “vermin” in this passage?

A. A playful household pet

B. A small creature with healing abilities

C. An unwanted and disgusting animal

D. A mystical or magical being

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is the purpose of the changing illustrations of Gregor throughout the novel?

A. It symbolizes Gregor’s guilt over a past crime

B. It makes the story more appealing to children

C. It externalizes Gregor’s feelings of worthlessness and rejection

D. It provides comic relief during intense scenes

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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How does the passage reflect the themes commonly found in Edgar Allan Poe's works?

It explores death, darkness, and despair.

It describes a romantic relationship.

It discusses scientific discoveries.

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Part B. Which of the following quotes best supports the answer to Part A?

"The external world could take care of itself. In the meantime it was folly to grieve, or to think." (Paragraph 2)

'Who dares?' he demanded hoarsely of the courtiers who stood near him — 'who dares insult us with this blasphemous mockery?' (Paragraph 11)

while the pestilence raged most furiously abroad, that the Prince Prospero entertained his thousand friends at a masked ball (Paragraph 3)

And Darkness and Decay and the Red Death held illimitable dominion over all. (Paragraph 16)

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