The Pedestrian

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?

• His surroundings are lifelike and vibrant, while he appears to be dull and lifeless

• His house is lit up whereas the surrounding houses are described as "tomb-like" buildings

• His lungs are cool and frosty while the houses "blaze like a Christmas tree inside."

• He is an insane person in a normal world.

Why were the police suspicious of Mr. Leonard Mead?

• He was wearing sneakers

• He was committing a crime

• 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

• Three

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 towards education

• The dangers of giving police too much control

"The Pedestrian" is told from the

• first-person point of view

• second-person point of view

• third-person limited

• third-person omniscient

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The tone of this story can be described as

• humorous and sly

• romantic and optimistic

• cynical and chilling

Leonard Mead chooses to walk instead of watching television because he

• dislikes television quiz shows

• owns only a black-and-white television set

• is secretly plotting against society

• wants to experience life firsthand

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What is Mr. Mead's occupation?

• Writer

• Musician

• Accountant

• He's happily retired (#livingthedream).

MARK ALL THAT APPLY: Why is Mr. Mead considered abnormal in this society?

• He likes to walk at night instead of watching TV.

• He doesn't own a TV.

• He doesn't have a wife.

• He enjoys writing.