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English
12th
grade
THE THIRD LEVEL-Class XII Lesson-1 Vistas (Ashwini Kumar)
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- 1. Multiple Choice
Recognize the Author of
"The Third Level".
- 2. Multiple Choice
What does the "Third Level" refer to?
The third level of stamp collection.
The third level of Grand Central Station.
The third level of the trains' destination.
The third level of Galesburg railway station.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Name the author of 'The Third Level'
- 4. Multiple Choice
Where had Charlie been?
At New York Central
At Hartford Railroads
At Grand Central
At New York
- 5. Multiple Choice
Who was Sam Weiner?
Charlie's Psychiatrist friend
Charlie's Grandfather
The newspaper vendor
Charlie's colleague
- 6. Multiple Choice
First Day Cover.
Stamp.
Old currency.
Post Card.
- 7. Multiple Choice
As per Sam, Charlie wanted to escape because modern world was full of ........................
(Choose the THREE CORRECT options)
War and worry.
Diseases.
Insecurity.
Fear.
- 8. Multiple Choice
What is a 'Temporary Refuge' as per Charlie?
Visiting Grand Central station.
Talking to his psychiatrist friend
Going to the 3rd Level
Stamp Collection
- 9. Multiple Choice
What did Charlie's Grandfather's collection consist of?
(Choose the TWO CORRECT options)
Blocks of four every US issue.
Stamps of President Roosevelt.
First Day Covers.
Photos of famous people in 1894.
- 10. Multiple Choice
One day, when he worked late at office, why did Charlie decide to take the subway from Grand Central?
(Choose the TWO CORRECT options)
To discover the third level.
He was in a hurry to get uptown.
That was faster than the bus.
He was not feeling well.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Who was Louisa?
Charlie's friend at office.
Sam's wife.
Charlie's wife.
Sam's grandmother.
- 12. Multiple Choice
How old was Charlie?
27 years.
31 years.
37 years.
41 years.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Suburban trains were available at ___________________
the first level.
the second storey.
the second level.
the third level.
- 14. Multiple Choice
"I'm always bumping into new doorways and stairs and corridors."
In the light of the above statement of Charlie, which of the following options are correct? (Choose the TWO CORRECT options)
He reached Roosevelt Hotel through a mile long tunnel.
He reached his home directly without any problem.
He reached an office building on 16th street.
He reached his office and was amazed to find himself back.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Read these sentences carefully and associate them with one of the options:
1) Charlie thought he was wrong but kept going.
2) He could hear the empty sounds of his own footsteps.
3) The tunnel turned sharp left.
He was heading toward the ticket window.
He was going to a newsboy who was having "The World" newspaper.
He was heading toward the third level trying to reach home faster.
He was going to his office through the Grand Central sub-way.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which of these made Charlie realize that he was on the third level at Grand Central Station?
(Choose the FOUR CORRECT options)
The room was smaller.
Information booth was wooden and old-looking.
The open-flame gaslights were dim and flickering.
There were fewer ticket windows.
The newspaper boy was well dressed.
- 17. Multiple Choice
Charlie turned into Grand Central from ......................... (Fill in the blanks by choosing one of the following)
Venderbilt Avenue
Times Square
The Third Level
Central Park
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which of these pictures is of LOCOMOTIVE...?
- 19. Multiple Choice
How many levels are actually there at the Grand Central Station?
1
2
3
4
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which of these are the FACTS about the stamp affixed on the first day cover in which Sam's letter was placed?
(Choose the THREE CORRECT options)
President Garfield's picture
Dull brown colour
Six-cents
1984
- 21. Multiple Choice
Look at the given image that lists some of the ways in which the symbolism of a tree is employed.
Which of the following would represent an example as used by Charley in the above extract?
‘Stay grounded’ as the train station is underground.
‘Connect with your roots’ as he desires to go back to his past.
‘Enjoy the view’ as the station leads to all tourist sights of the city.
‘Keep growing’ as the station keeps renovating and expanding.
- 22. Multiple Choice
Charley decided not to tell his psychiatrist friend about his idea. Choose the option that reflects the reaction Charley anticipated from his friend.
“That’s such a lovely comparison. Why don’t you become a writer, Charley?”
“Oh Charley. It is so sad to see your desperation to run away! So very sad.”
“Maybe that’s how you entered the third level. Who would have thought?!”
“You need help, my raving friend. You are way too invested in this crazy thought!”
- 23. Multiple Choice
The idiom ‘feeling its way’ implies ______ movement.
swift
tentative
circular
disorganized
- 24. Multiple Choice
Who does 'you' refer to?
Charley’s psychiatrist, Sam Weiner
Charley’s wife, Louisa
The reader
Nobody in particular, it is a figure of speech.
- 25. Multiple Choice
Choose the option that best describes the society represented in the above extract.
content, peace-loving
leisurely, sentimental
orthodox, upper class
comfortable, ancient
- 26. Multiple Choice
Imagine that the city of Galesburg is hosting a series of conferences and workshops. In which of the following conferences or workshops are you least likely to find the description of Galesburg given in the above extract?
Gorgeous Galesburg: Archiving a Tourist Paradise
Welcome to the home you deserve: Galesburg Realtors
Re-imagining a Warless Future: Technology for Peace
The Woman Question: The world of women at home
- 27. Multiple Choice
“tremendous trees whose branches meet overhead and roof the streets” is NOT an example of
(i) imagery (ii) metaphor (iii) alliteration (iv) anaphora
Options (i) and (ii)
Options (i) and (iii)
Options (ii) and (ii)
Options (i) and (iv)
- 28. Multiple Choice
‘The Third Level’ refers to the third level at the Grand Central Station. As a metaphor, which of the following would NOT be an appropriate explanation of the title?
The convergence of reality and fantasy.
The bridge between the past and the present.
The oppressive monotony of modern life.
The need for an alternate plane of understanding.
- 29. Multiple Choice
How would you describe Charley?
confused, happy-go-lucky
escapist, adventurous
imaginative, nostalgic
friendly, responsible
- 30. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a conclusion that can be drawn from the story?
Reality is indeed stranger than fiction.
With all its worries, modern life is not worth living.
The past is undoubtedly better than the present.
Imagination might be the only great escape.
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