"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

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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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

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

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

Why is it ironic that Leonard Mead is the only one walking in the city?

• Everyone in the city is dead

• Leonard is arrested by the police

• It is a city of three million people

• Leonard kives in the city alone

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