Railroad Presidents Riddle

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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?

<p>Dim gaslights flickering (D)</p> 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?

<p>The room was smaller than expected (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It represents a desire to escape from the modern world's challenges. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>She got angry. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To provide context to the narrator's desire for escape. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>His grandfather didn't require an escape from reality. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>His stamp collection serves as a refuge from reality, unlike his grandfather's. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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