Quiz on The Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury

What is the setting of the story "The Pedestrian" by Ray Bradbury?

• A bustling city in the middle of the day

• A deserted city on a misty evening in November

• A small town during a sunny afternoon

• A village during the early morning

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In what year is "The Pedestrian" set?

• 1951

• 2053

• 1984

• 2020

What does Leonard Mead most dearly love to do?

• Watch television at home

• Drive around in his car

• Walk alone at night

• Socialize with his neighbors

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What unusual sight does Leonard Mead see while walking?

• A group of people having a party

• A police car

• Children playing in the streets

• Other pedestrians walking like him

What does the police car do when it encounters Leonard Mead?

• It ignores him and drives away

• It offers him a ride home

• It tells him to stand still and questions him

• It warns him about a curfew

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What profession does Leonard Mead claim to have?

• A teacher

• A writer

• An actor

• He claims to have no profession

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What is the main activity that Leonard Mead enjoys doing at night?

• Watching television

• Talking to himself

• Walking

• Driving

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What does Leonard Mead compare the houses to as he walks at night?

• Museums

• Tombs lit by television light

• Prisons

• Schools

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What is the reaction of the police car when Leonard Mead says he doesn't have an air conditioner?

• It ignores him

• It expresses disbelief

• It arrests him immediately

• It laughs

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According to the text, what is Ray Bradbury best known for?

• His fantasy stories and science fiction

• His poetry and stage plays

• His screenplays

• His non-fiction essays

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