Quiz on 'The Pedestrian'

What time does Mr. Leonard Mead begin his walk in "The Pedestrian"?

• Six o'clock in the morning

• Eight o'clock in the evening

• Noon

• Midnight

The story "The Pedestrian" is set in the year (a)  

• 2025
• 2053
• 2100
• 2000

What is the condition of the city streets in "The Pedestrian"?

• Crowded with people

• Filled with cars

• Silent and empty

• Bustling with activity

Mr. Leonard Mead hears (a)   from the houses.

• Laughter
• Music
• Silence
• Television sounds

There are (a)   police cars left in the city.

• One
• Two
• Three
• Four

What does Mr. Leonard Mead do when he hears the police car?

• Runs away

• Stands still

• Hides

• Continues walking

The weather during Mr. Leonard Mead's walk is (a)  

• Rainy
• Snowy
• Windy and cold
• Warm and sunny

Match the following descriptions with what Mr. Leonard Mead is accused of lacking:

• Reason for existence or goal

• A purpose

• Employment or occupation

• A job

• Relatives or household members

• A home

• Place of residence

• A family

What year was 'The Pedestrian' published?

• 1951

• 1950

• 1953

• 1962

 What theme does the story primarily explore?

•  The importance of physical fitness
  
  

  
  

• b. The dangers of technology and conformity
  

• c. The benefits of night walks

• d. The efficiency of automated law enforcement