Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury

What is the setting of "The Pedestrian"?

• 2053 AD

• A chilly November evening

• All of the above

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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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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In "The Pedestrian," what point about society do you think the author is trying to make?

• Society is lazy

• Society has a lack of interest in personal interaction

• Society has a complete dependence on technology and this short story shows the resulting dangers

Mr. Mead's house is the only one that is brightly lit in the whole neighborhood and he is the only one without a television. What message is the author portraying through this?

• Mr. Mead is poor and cannot afford a TV.

• Mr. Mead is truly "alive" instead of just being controlled by technology.

What activity does Mr. Mead engaged in during the evening?

• He watches TV.

• He goes for a walk.

• He writes novels.

According to the story, what do the other people in the city do during the evening?

• They exercise.

• They watch TV.

• They sleep.

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Where does the voice say that the police car will be talking Mead?

• Home

• The Psychiatric Center

• Police Station