The Pedestrian

Which of the following quotations reveals the theme of "The pedestrian"?

• "There was a good crystal frost in the air; it cut the nose and made the lungs blaze like a Christmas tree inside....."

• "... he could imagine himself upon the center of a plain, a wintry, windless Arizona desert with no house in a thousand miles,..."

• "The tombs, ill-lit by television light, where the people sat like the dead, the gray or multi-colored lights touching their faces, but never really touching them."

• "Was that a murmur of laughter from within a moon-white house?"

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

The citizens in "The Pedestrian" are __________________ by the television.

• Captivated

• Excited

• Made unintelligent

• Controlled

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 lives in the city alone

Why does the author refer to the people in their homes as “gray phantoms?”

• he’s implying that they are full of life

• he’s implying that they are lifeless

• he’s implying that they are curious

• he’s implying that they are scared

What is the main theme of "The Pedestrian"?

• Isolation in a technological world

• The beauty of nature

• The importance of family

• The power of love

Which literary device is predominantly used in "The Pedestrian" to describe the setting?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

What does Leonard Mead's walking symbolize in "The Pedestrian"?

• Rebellion against conformity

• A search for love

• A journey to find himself

• An escape from reality

In "The Pedestrian," what is the significance of the empty streets?

• They represent freedom

• They symbolize the loss of human interaction

• They indicate a holiday

• They show a decline in population

How does the author use imagery to enhance the mood in "The Pedestrian"?

• By describing the vibrant city lights

• By detailing the silence and emptiness

• By focusing on the bustling crowds

• By highlighting the colorful advertisements