The Pedestrian Quiz

What is the setting of the story "The Pedestrian" by Ray Bradbury?

• A bustling city in the middle of the day

• A deserted city on a misty November evening

• A small town during a sunny afternoon

• A village during the early morning

What year is it in the story?

• 1951

• 2053

• 2012

• 1984

What does Leonard Mead do during his walks?

• He talks to people he meets on the street

• He listens to music through his headphones

• He peers into empty houses and listens to the silence

• He rides his bicycle around the neighborhood

What unusual thing does Leonard Mead notice about the sidewalks?

• They are covered in snow

• They are unusually clean and unused

• They are crowded with vendors

• They are decorated with flowers

What does Leonard Mead encounter during his walk?

• A group of children playing

• A police car

• A lost dog

• A street festival

What profession does Leonard Mead claim to have?

• Teacher

• Writer

• Police officer

• He claims to have no profession

What is the main activity that Leonard Mead enjoys doing at night?

• Reading books

• Watching television

• Walking

• Writing

What does Leonard Mead compare the houses to as he walks by them at night?

• Museums

• Tombs lit by television light

• Prisons

• Schools

What is Leonard Mead's reaction when the police car speaks to him?

• He runs away

• He protests

• He ignores it

• He laughs

According to the text, how often does Leonard Mead go for his walks?

• Once a week

• Every night for years

• Only on weekends

• Once a month