Railroad Presidents Riddle
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Why did the protagonist decide to take the subway from Grand Central?

  • It was cheaper than taking the bus.
  • It was more scenic than taking the bus.
  • It was more comfortable than taking the bus.
  • It was faster than taking the bus. (correct)

    • How does the protagonist describe his appearance?

  • Wearing a blue pinstripe suit with a baseball cap.
  • Wearing a Hawaiian shirt with cargo shorts.
  • Wearing a tan gabardine suit and a straw hat with a fancy band. (correct)
  • Wearing a black tuxedo with a top hat.

    • Where did the protagonist unexpectedly end up after wandering in Grand Central before?

  • In the lobby of the Roosevelt Hotel. (correct)
  • In Times Square.
  • In Central Park.
  • In an office building on Forty-sixth Street.

    • What kind of lights did the protagonist encounter on the third level at Grand Central Station?

    <p>Open-flame gaslights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the protagonist speculate there might be hidden tunnels under the city?

    <p>To create new escape routes for people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What item did the man in the booth at the third level of Grand Central Station wear?

    <p>A green eyeshade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author claim to be the third level at Grand Central Station?

    <p>A metaphorical escape from reality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the psychiatrist, why does the author have a fascination with the third level?

    <p>To fulfill a subconscious wish for escape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the author's stamp collecting hobby relate to his visit to the third level?

    <p>It serves as a distraction from reality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the author's psychiatrist friend suggest that he was unhappy?

    <p>As a result of living in a world filled with insecurity and fear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does President Roosevelt play in relation to the author's stamp collection?

    <p>He was known for having his own stamp collection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the author's friends interpret his interest in visiting the third level at Grand Central Station?

    <p>As an attempt to escape from the harsh realities of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

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