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During a sudden storm, the protagonist, while on the third floor of a high‑rise building, hears the alarm bell and notices a faint glow in the hallway. He decides to stay on the third floor instead of descending. Which of the following best explains his decision?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 12 · English · The Third Level
  1. He fears the staircase will be blocked.
  2. He wants to use the third floor's emergency exit.
  3. He believes the third floor is safer from the flood.
  4. He thinks the third floor has a better view.
Answer
He believes the third floor is safer from the flood.

The correct answer is He believes the third floor is safer from the flood. — Therefore option 3 is correct.

Step-by-step solution

  1. The story describes rising water levels threatening lower floors.
  2. The protagonist chooses the higher floor to avoid flooding.
  3. Thus his decision is based on safety from water.
  4. Therefore option 3 is correct.
Common mistake: Confusing fear of stairs with fear of flooding

Concept tested: Decision based on safety

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