The pedestrian

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What is the setting of "The Pedestrian"?

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2053 AD, A chilly November evening, In the middle of a densely populated city

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Why were the police suspicious of Mr. Leonard Mead?

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He was outside at night

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How many police men were in the police car?

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None

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

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Controlled

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What might the author, Ray Bradbury, be commenting on?

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Society's complete dependence on technology and the resulting dangers

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Antiseptic

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Used to sterilize or prevent infection

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Intermittent

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Appearing from time to time

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How does Mr. Mead's profession act as a threat to society in "The Pedestrian"?

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Writing involves creativity and individuality, traits clearly not welcomed in this society

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What ominous fact about this futuristic city is suggested by the following quote: "To enter out into the silence that was the city at eight o'clock of misty evening in November, to put your feet upon that buckling concrete walk, to step over grassy seams and make your way, hands in pockets through the silence...he was alone in this world..."

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Leonard Mead is crazy

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Why does Leonard Mead choose to walk instead of watching television?

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He wants to experience life firsthand.