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What was the main reason Charley decided to take the subway from Grand Central instead of the bus?

To meet someone at Grand Central

To explore new tunnels and corridors

To catch a specific train at Grand Central

To travel to his apartment faster (correct)

Why does Charley mention that he is 'just an ordinary guy'?

To highlight his lack of adventurous spirit

To explain his desire to get home to his wife

To contrast with the mysterious events that follow (correct)

To emphasize his unique fashion sense

What does Charley compare Grand Central to, suggesting it is always changing?

A labyrinth

A living organism like a tree (correct)

A maze

A puzzle

What unusual feature did Charley notice when he arrived on the third level of Grand Central Station?

Dim gaslights flickering Signup and view all the answers

Why did Charley think he was back on the second level when he arrived on the third level of Grand Central Station?

The room was smaller than expected Signup and view all the answers

What did the psychiatrist friend suggest about the third level at Grand Central Station?

It represents a desire to escape from the modern world's challenges. Signup and view all the answers

How did the narrator's wife react to the psychiatrist friend's assessment of the third level?

She got angry. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the psychiatrist friend mention insecurity, fear, war, and worry in his assessment?

To provide context to the narrator's desire for escape. Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator imply about his grandfather in relation to reality?

His grandfather didn't require an escape from reality. Signup and view all the answers

How does the narrator contrast his stamp collecting hobby with his grandfather's reasons for collecting stamps?

His stamp collection serves as a refuge from reality, unlike his grandfather's. Signup and view all the answers