"The Pedestrian" by Ray Bradbury

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

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 first suspicious of Mr. Leonard Mead?

• He was wearing sneakers

• He's a writer

• He was outside at night

• He tried to run from the police car

How many 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 (using humor or irony to comment on society's ignorance) 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

The protagonist of the story is...

• Leonard Snead

• Leonard Mead

• Leonard Dicaprio

• Leonard Van Daley

Why does the author refer to the people in their homes as “gray phantoms?”

• A. he’s implying that they are full of life

• B. he’s implying that they are lifeless

• C. he’s implying that they are curious

• D. he’s implying that they are scared

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