The Pedestrian Quiz

What time of day does Mr. Leonard Mead begin his walk in "The Pedestrian"?

• At midnight

• At eight o'clock in the morning

• At eight o'clock in the evening

• At noon

In "The Pedestrian," what year is it when Mr. Leonard Mead takes his walks?

• 1951

• 2053

• 1980

• 2000

What unusual comparison is made about the homes Mr. Mead passes during his walk in "The Pedestrian"?

• Like bustling marketplaces

• Like brightly lit stadiums

• Like quiet tombs

• Like noisy factories

What does the character compare the empty streets to in the narrative?

• A bustling city

• A dry river bed

• A crowded marketplace

• A forest full of wildlife

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Leonard Mead claim to be his profession?

• A writer

• A teacher

• A police officer

• An engineer

How does Leonard Mead describe the houses at night?

• Bright and lively

• Colorful and noisy

• Like tombs, ill-lit by television light

• Warm and welcoming

What reason did Leonard Mead give for walking every night?

• For exercise

• For air, to see, and just to walk

• To meet someone

• To escape from home

How did Leonard Mead describe the reaction of others to his marital status?

• He was well-liked

• Nobody wanted him

• He was often questioned

• He was admired

What did Leonard Mead notice about the police car when he looked into the front seat?

• It was full of officers

• It was empty

• It had a dog

• It was damaged

Where does the police car take Leonard Mead at the end of the story?

• His house

• The Psychiatric Center for Research on Regressive Tendancies

• The police station

• Nowhere, he was dreaming the whole time