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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is the setting of "The Pedestrian"?
The not so distant future.
A chilly evening
In the middle of a city
All of the above
- 2. 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
- 3. Multiple ChoiceHow men police men were in the police car?NoneOneTwoIt's not mentioned
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThe citizens in "The Pedestrian" are __________________ by the television.CaptivatedExcitedMake unintelligentControlled
- 5. 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
- 6. Multiple Choice
The tone of this story can be described as
humorous and sly
romantic and optimistic
cynical and chilling
matter-of-fact
- 7. Multiple Choice
Leonard Mead chooses to walk instead of watching television because he
dislikes television quiz shows
owns only a black-and-white television set
is secretly plotting against society
wants to experience life firsthand
- 8. Multiple Choice
Why is there no one in the Police Car?
Mead only imagines the car.
The lights are too bright.
the police are hidden.
The Car is automatically controlled.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Leonard Mead is taken to the psychiatric center because
the police assume he is crazy for walking
the police take everyone there
he is no longer married
the police think he is drunk
- 10. Multiple Choice
4. The main difference between Mr. Mead and the rest of society is. . . .
A. he doesn’t work
B. he doesn’t like to watch television
C. he is a criminal
D. he is alone
- 11. Multiple Choice
10. Which of the following statements would NOT be considered a theme of this story?
A. Technology destroys human thought, feelings, and individuality.
B. Technology distracts people from experiencing the world around them.
C. Technology deadens feelings, knowledge, and life in people.
D. Technology decreases crime and makes a society feel safer.
- 12. Multiple Choice
What is the protagonist's name?
The Pedestrian
Mr. Bob Mead
Mr. Leonard Mead
Lenny Mead
- 13. Multiple Choice
Why don't the people in this society buy magazines or books anymore?
Books are forbidden.
They only watch TV.
Writing books/magazines is against the law.
Books are too expensive in the future.
- 14. Multiple Choice
Why is Mr. Mead considered abnormal in this society?
He likes to walk at night instead of watching TV.
He doesn't own a TV.
He doesn't have a wife.
He enjoys writing.
- 15. Multiple Choice
What type of control is present in this dystopian society?
Corporate control (businesses control everything)
Bureaucratic control (government controls everything)
Technological control (technology controls everything)
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