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- 1. Multiple Choice
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 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 - 2. 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
- 3. 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
- 4. Multiple Choice
Where did the police take Mr. Mead?
To the police station
Home
The Psychiatric Center
Jail
- 5. Multiple ChoiceHow many police men were in the police car?NoneOneTwoIt's not mentioned
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe citizens in "The Pedestrian" are __________________ by the television.CaptivatedExcitedMade unintelligentControlled
- 7. Multiple Choice
What is the issue that Ray Bradbury is trying to address in "The Pedestrian"?
Society's lack of interest in personal interaction
Society's complete dependence on technology and the resulting dangers
Society's laziness
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the setting of "The Pedestrian"?2053 ADA chilly November eveningIn the middle of a densely populated cityAll of the above
- 9. Multiple Choice
When was this story written?
1900s
1950s
2000s
2050s
- 10. Multiple Choice
What did the writer compare the city to?
A cave
A graveyard
A tombstone
A party
- 11. Multiple Choice
What did the writer compare the houses to?
A graveyard
A tombstone
A cage
Nothing
- 12. Multiple Choice
Mr. Mead wore tennis shoes.
True
False
It didn't say
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