"The Pedestrian"

What is the setting of "The Pedestrian"?

• 2053 AD
• A chilly November evening
• In the middle of a densely populated city
• All of the above

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How does Mr. Mead's profession act as a threat to society in "The Pedestrian"?

• Writing no longer exists as a profession and is therefore irrelevant
• Writing involves creativity and individuality, traits clearly not welcomed in this society
• Mr. Mead can potentially reveal the secrets of the society in which he lives

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What do phrases such as "grassy seams," "buckling concrete walk," and "lumpy walk" imply?

• The entire city is old and falling apart
• No one uses the sidewalks much and they are therefore untended
• There was a recent earthquake that damaged much of the walkways

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How does Mr. Mead contrast with his surroundings?

• He appears to be creative and personable whereas his surroundings are dull and lifeless
• His house is lit up whereas the surrounding houses are described as "tomb-like" buildings
• His lungs "blaze like a Christmas tree inside" whereas the night is cool and frosty
• All of the above

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Why were the police suspicious of Mr. Leonard Mead?

• He was wearing sneakers
• He's not married
• He was outside at night
• He tried to run from the police car

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How men police men were in the police car?

• None
• One
• Two
• It's not mentioned

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The citizens in "The Pedestrian" are __________________ by the television.

• Captivated
• Excited
• Make unintelligent
• Controlled

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If "The Pedestrian" is a satirical piece, what might the author, Ray Bradbury, be commenting on?

• Society's lack of interest in personal interaction
• Society's complete dependence on technology and the resulting dangers
• Society's laziness

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In paragraph 2, why does the author compare walking by the homes to “walking through a graveyard”?

• In order to develop a frightening tone

• In order to characterize Mr. Mead as extremely lonely

• In order to emphasize the lack of emotional depth in the town

• D. In order to explain that many people have died in the town

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What can you conclude about Mr. Mead’s character based on the following quote:

“…occasionally picking up a leaf as he passed, examining its skeletal pattern…”

• He is energetic and optimistic unlike the rest of the people

• He is easily distracted just like the rest of the people

• He has given the society’s expectations

• He is inquisitive and appreciates the little things unlike the rest of the people

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