Class 12 · English · CBSE Board · 2020–2025

The Third Level — Class 12 English PYQs

14 questions from this chapter, asked in 4 Class 12 exams between 2020–2025 — every question paper set included, duplicates removed.

14questions
4Class 12 exams
2020–2025years covered

Questions asked per year

Practice questions first 10 of 14 — free

Charlie's desperate attempt to find the third level reflects his frustration with the modern world. Substantiate the above statement with evidence from the story. (The Third Level)

Why was Charlie fascinated with Galesburg?

Louisa behaves like a perfect wife. Give evidence from The Third Level in support of the above statement.

'My stamp collecting for example, that's temporary refuge from reality.' How can a hobby give one an escape from reality?

'My three hundred dollars bought less than two hundred in old style bills, but I didn't care.' What prompted Charley to compromise on less value of money?

Jack Finney portrays Louisa as a perfect wife. Give evidences from Charley's life in support of the above statement.

Q7MCQ2023

Attempt any ONE of two extracts given :

(A)The clerk figured the fare – he glanced at my fancy hat band, but he figured the fare – and I had enough for two coach tickets, one way. But when I counted out the money and looked up, the clerk was staring at me. He nodded at the bills. "That ain't money, mister," he said, "and if you're trying to skin me, you won't get very far," and he glanced at the cash drawer, beside him. Of course the money was old-style bills half again as big as the money we use nowadays and different looking. (i) Why did Charley ask for two tickets ? (ii) Complete the sentence by choosing the correct option : When Charley offered money to the booking clerk, the latter stared at Charley because the booking clerk
(A)thought it wasn't money .
(B)did not trust Charley.
(C)thought Charley was trying to tease him.
(D)thought that Charley had given him less money. (iii) Select the option that best describes Charley in this extract. He is
(A)a cheat
(B)gullible
(C)an opportunist
(D)an escapist (iv) 'If you're trying to skin me' suggests ________.

(c) What extraordinary experience did Charley have when he went to the Grand station ?

(c) What did Charley find in his collection of first day covers ?

(b) Why did Charley buy old-style currency ?

Why practise The Third Level PYQs?

The Third Level has appeared in 4 Class 12 English exams we track between 2020–2025. CBSE Board examiners consistently reuse concepts and question patterns from this topic — practising its previous year questions is the most reliable way to know exactly what to expect in your exam.

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