The Pedestrian

What message is Bradbury trying to send the reader?

• Too much technology makes the world a dull place.

• Technology has a positive influence on society.

• If we continue to promote technology, we will see a decrease in crime.

Why is it ironic that Leonard Mead is the only one walking in the city?

• Everyone in the city is dead.

• It is a city of three million people.

• Leonard Mead lives in the city alone.

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

• A bustling city in the afternoon

• A deserted city on a misty November evening

• A small town during a sunny day

• A village in the early morning

What does Leonard Mead do during his walks?

• He talks to people he meets on the street

• He listens to music on his headphones

• He peers into windows and listens to the whispers and murmurs

• He rides his bicycle around the neighborhood

What is the main activity that Leonard Mead engages in during the story "The Pedestrian"?

• Running

• Walking

• Driving

• Watching television

According to the text, what does Leonard Mead not have that the police car suggests would give him an alibi?

• A job

• A car

• A wife

• A television

What year is it in the story "The Pedestrian"?

• 1951

• 2053

• 2012

• 1984

What unusual sight does Leonard Mead encounter during his walk?

• A group of children playing in the street

• A police car in a city of three million people

• A parade passing by

• A street market full of vendors

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

• It offers him a ride home

• It ignores him and drives away

• It tells him to stand still and questions him

• It warns him about a curfew

What profession does Leonard Mead claim to have?

• A teacher

• A writer

• An engineer

• No profession