Themes and Details in 'The Pedestrian'

What time of day does the story "The Pedestrian" begin?

• Noon

• Midnight

• Eight o'clock in the evening

• Six o'clock in the morning

In what year is "The Pedestrian" set?

• 2023

• 2053

• 2100

• 1950

What does Mr. Mead notice about the houses he passes?

• They are brightly lit

• They are all empty

• They have dark windows

• They are playing loud music

What does Mr. Mead hear as he walks through the city?

• Loud music

• Barking dogs

• Whispering and murmurs

• Car horns

What does Mr. Mead imagine himself as when he stands still?

• A statue

• A tree

• A hawk in midcountry

• A river

What does Mr. Mead notice about the street he walks on?

• It is crowded

• It is long and empty

• It is full of cars

• It is under construction

What was the condition of the highways at night according to the text?

• Busy with traffic

• Silent and empty

• Filled with pedestrians

• Under construction

What did Mr. Mead find incredible about the city?

• The number of people walking

• The presence of only one police car

• The amount of traffic

• The number of streetlights

What did Mr. Mead do when the police car ordered him to stop?

• He ran away.

• He halted.

• He ignored it.

• He argued.

What is Leonard Mead's marital status?

• Married

• Divorced

• Single

• Widowed