Quiz on The Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury

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

• A bustling city in the afternoon

• A deserted city on a misty November evening

• A small town during a sunny day

• A village in the early morning

What year is it in the story "The Pedestrian"?

• 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 on his headphones

• He peers into windows and listens to the whispers and murmurs

• He rides his bicycle around the neighborhood

What unusual sight does Leonard Mead encounter during his walk?

• A group of children playing in the street

• A police car in a city of three million people

• A parade passing by

• A street market full of vendors

What does the police car do when it encounters Leonard Mead?

• It offers him a ride home

• It ignores him and drives away

• It tells him to stand still and questions him

• It warns him about a curfew

What profession does Leonard Mead claim to have?

• A teacher

• A writer

• An engineer

• No profession

What is the main activity that Leonard Mead engages in during the story "The Pedestrian"?

• Running

• Walking

• Driving

• Watching television

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

• Museums

• Tombs

• Prisons

• Schools

What is the reaction of the police car when Leonard Mead says he doesn't have an air conditioner?

• It is surprised.

• It is indifferent.

• It is angry.

• It is amused.

According to the text, what does Leonard Mead not have that the police car suggests would give him an alibi?

• A job

• A car

• A wife

• A television