Marilyn Monroe at Grand Central, 1955

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Questions and Answers

What year does the scene described take place?

1945
1955 (correct)
1960
1950

Where is Marilyn waiting for the subway?

Grand Central Terminal (correct)
Wall Street
Penn Station
Times Square

Who accompanies Marilyn during her subway ride?

A magazine editor and a photographer (correct)
Her friends
Her family
A group of actors

What is notable about the way people react to Marilyn while she is at the terminal?

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How does Marilyn spend her time on the subway?

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Marilyn's Unnoticed Visit

A scene in New York City, 1955, where Marilyn Monroe, accompanied by a magazine editor and photographer, walks through Grand Central Terminal unnoticed by the crowds.

Unrecognizable Fame

The idea that Marilyn Monroe, a famous actress, is not recognized by the people in Grand Central Terminal, despite being a prominent figure.

Busy Workday in Grand Central

The bustling activity of a workday in Grand Central Terminal, with commuters and travellers filling the platform.

Photographer's Clicks

The camera clicks of the photographer capturing Marilyn Monroe's image, signifying the documentation of the event.

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Marilyn Takes the Subway

The act of Marilyn Monroe boarding the subway train and taking a seat in the corner of the car, highlighting her desire for privacy and anonymity.

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Study Notes

Marilyn Monroe in Grand Central Terminal, 1955

A sunny summer day in New York City, 1955.
Marilyn Monroe, a magazine editor, and a photographer together visit Grand Central Terminal.
The platform is crowded with commuters during the workday.
Despite the busy environment, no one recognizes Marilyn Monroe.
She seems to invisibly glide through crowds while waiting for the subway.
A photographer captures the scene.
She boarded the subway and rode unnoticed.