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The Third Level

In 'The Third Level' by Jack Finney, the narrator likens Grand Central Station to a growing tree, suggesting its natural and unexpected expansion. The document includes questions about the text, such as the classification of statements as fact or opinion, and prompts for personal reflection on themes of dreams and time travel. It also explores the character Sam's skepticism and eventual acceptance of the existence of a third level, indicating a shift in his perception of reality.

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The Third Level

In 'The Third Level' by Jack Finney, the narrator likens Grand Central Station to a growing tree, suggesting its natural and unexpected expansion. The document includes questions about the text, such as the classification of statements as fact or opinion, and prompts for personal reflection on themes of dreams and time travel. It also explores the character Sam's skepticism and eventual acceptance of the existence of a third level, indicating a shift in his perception of reality.

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THE THIRD LEVEL

- Jack Finney

I. Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow.

Sometimes I think Grand Central is growing like a tree, pushing out new corridors and staircases like
roots. There’s probably a long tunnel that nobody knows about feeling its way under the city right now, on
its way to Times Square, and maybe another to Central Park. And maybe — because for so many people
through the years The Grand Central has been an exit, a way of escape — maybe that’s how the tunnel I
got into... But I never told my psychiatrist friend about that idea.

1. Why does the narrator compare Grand Central to a growing tree?


A. Because it has a lot of wooden structures
B. To suggest that it is naturally expanding in unexpected directions
C. To indicate that it is an old and historic place
D. To describe its beauty

2. Classify (1) to (4) as fact (F) or opinion (O), based on your reading of The Third Level.

1) First day covers are never opened.


2) Grand Central is growing like a tree.
3) President Roosevelt collected stamps.
4) Sam was Charley’s psychiatrist.

A. F-1, 3, 4; O-2
B. F-2, 3; O-1, 4
C. F-2; O-1, 3, 4
D. F-3, 4; O-1, 2
3. State whether True or False.
The narrator believes that the tunnel to Times Square actually exists and is used by commuters every day.
4. Complete the following sentence with a reason.
The narrator never told his psychiatrist friend about the idea of tunnels under the city because __________.

II. Answer the following in 40 to 50 words.

1. What would you describe as your ‘waking dream wish fulfilment’? Explain.

2. Why do you think Charley withdrew nearly all the money he had from the bank to buy old-style
currency?

III. Answer the following question in 120 to 150 words.

At the beginning of the story, Sam is sceptical of Charley’s discovery of the third level. By the end of the
story, the reader is told that he found the third level and travelled back in time. How would Sam diagnose
himself?

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