The Pedestrian - Ray Bradbury Theatre

What is the setting of "The Pedestrian"?

• The not so distant future.

• A chilly evening

• In the middle of a city

• All of the above

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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The tone of this story can be described as

• humorous and sly

• romantic and optimistic

• cynical and chilling

• matter-of-fact

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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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Why is there no one in the Police Car?

• Mead only imagines the car.

• The lights are too bright.

• the police are hidden.

• The Car is automatically controlled.

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Leonard Mead is taken to the psychiatric center because

• the police assume he is crazy for walking

• the police take everyone there

• he is no longer married

• the police think he is drunk

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4. The main difference between Mr. Mead and the rest of society is. . . .

• A. he doesn’t work

• B. he doesn’t like to watch television

• C. he is a criminal

• D. he is alone

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