Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury

What is the setting of "The Pedestrian"?

• 2053 AD

• In the middle of a densely populated city

• A chilly November evening

• 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

• Mr. Mead can potentially reveal the secrets of the society in which he lives

• Writing involves creativity and individuality, traits clearly not welcomed in this society

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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

• There was a recent earthquake that damaged much of the walkways

• No one uses the sidewalks much and they are therefore untended

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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 lungs "blaze like a Christmas tree inside" whereas the night is cool and frosty

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

• All of the above

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Why were the police suspicious of Mr. Leonard Mead?

• He was wearing sneakers

• He was outside at night

• He was not married

• He tried to run from the police car

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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

• controlled

• made unintelligent

• excited

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

• Society's laziness

• Society's lack of interest in personal interaction

• Society's complete dependence on technology and the resulting dangers

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