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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the setting of "The Pedestrian"?2053 ADA chilly November eveningIn the middle of a densely populated cityAll of the above
- 2. Multiple ChoiceHow does Mr. Mead's profession act as a threat to society in "The Pedestrian"?Writing no longer exists as a profession and is therefore irrelevantWriting involves creativity and individuality, traits clearly not welcomed in this societyMr. Mead can potentially reveal the secrets of the society in which he lives
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat do phrases such as "grassy seams," "buckling concrete walk," and "lumpy walk" imply?The entire city is old and falling apartNo one uses the sidewalks much and they are therefore untendedThere was a recent earthquake that damaged much of the walkways
- 4. Multiple ChoiceHow does Mr. Mead contrast with his surroundings?He appears to be creative and personable whereas his surroundings are dull and lifelessHis house is lit up whereas the surrounding houses are described as "tomb-like" buildingsHis lungs "blaze like a Christmas tree inside" whereas the night is cool and frostyAll of the above
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhy were the police suspicious of Mr. Leonard Mead?He was wearing sneakersHe's not marriedHe was outside at nightHe tried to run from the police car
- 6. Multiple ChoiceHow men police men were in the police car?NoneOneTwoIt's not mentioned
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe citizens in "The Pedestrian" are __________________ by the television.CaptivatedExcitedMake unintelligentControlled
- 8. Multiple ChoiceIf "The Pedestrian" is a satirical piece, what might the author, Ray Bradbury, be commenting on?Society's lack of interest in personal interactionSociety's complete dependence on technology and the resulting dangersSociety's laziness
- 9. Multiple Choice
In paragraph 2, why does the author compare walking by the homes to “walking through a graveyard”?
In order to develop a frightening tone
In order to characterize Mr. Mead as extremely lonely
In order to emphasize the lack of emotional depth in the town
D. In order to explain that many people have died in the town
- 10. Multiple Choice
What can you conclude about Mr. Mead’s character based on the following quote:
“…occasionally picking up a leaf as he passed, examining its skeletal pattern…”
He is energetic and optimistic unlike the rest of the people
He is easily distracted just like the rest of the people
He has given the society’s expectations
He is inquisitive and appreciates the little things unlike the rest of the people
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which quote BEST illustrates the author’s use of imagery to describe the setting?
“He was within a block of his destination when the lone car turned…”
“But now these highways, too, were like streams in a dry season, all stone and bed and moon radiance.”
“There was a good crystal frost in the air; it cut the nose and made the lungs blaze like a Christmas tree.”
"Sometimes he would walk for hours and miles and return only at midnight to his house.”
- 12. Multiple Choice
What is the best definition of “ebbing” as used in this sentence?
“Crime was ebbing; there was no need now for the police…”
Gradually lessening
On the rise
A forgotten problem
Gradually intensifying
- 13. Multiple Choice
What can you conclude about the author’s attitude toward television based on the following quote:
“The tombs, ill-lit by television light, where the people sat like the dead, the gray or multicolored lights touching their faces, but never really touching them.”
He feels that television an impersonal distraction from thoughts and feelings
He feels that television brainwashes the people to comply
He feels that television creates a false sense of security
He feels that television has both positive and negative aspects
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which aspects of Mr. Mead’s life does the police car not find acceptable?
Walking at night and wearing sneakers
Being a writer and not having a wife
Reading magazines and having his house lights on
Not having a wife and his rude behavior
- 15. Multiple Choice
Why did the author end the story with Mr. Mead being taken to the psychiatric center?
To emphasize the dangers of being critical of those that are different than the rest of society
To illustrate the problems with the diagnoses of mental disorders in America
To explain how television can affect your mental stability
To emphasize the importance of following society’s expectation
- 16. Multiple Choice
The following ending quote would best support which theme statement:
“ No one answered him. The car moved down the empty river-bed streets and off away, leaving the empty sidewalks, and no sound and no motion all the rest of the chill November night.”
Watching too much television distracts people from having emotions and thoughts.
One person rebelling against society’s expectations cannot make a lasting change.
Loneliness can lead you down a dark path.
Technology prevents people from creating genuine relationships.
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