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The Pedestrian Quiz
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a reading comprehension quiz for "The Pedestrian"
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What point is the author trying to make about technology?
people should not let technolgy control them
technology is effecient
technology will create a better world
people spend too much time with their machines
2
what is the plot of this story?
a lone walker is harassed by dogs as he walks at night
in a society ruled by machines, a walk is seen as criminal
a man is arrested for walking after dark
3
Why does Leonard go on walks?
to spy on his neighbors
To get fresh air
to talk to his neighbors
To see the world at night.
4
in what year is the story set?
1985
2535
2035
2052
5
How many police cars patrol the city?
dozens
2053
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3
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who or what seems to be in charge in this story?
police
civilians
machines
corporations
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what are Leonards "regressive tendencies"?
walking at night
being single
watching television
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Who is driving the police car that stops the Leonard?
the police
a guy
no one
a robot
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what is the definition of regressive?
angry
moving backward
restraining freedom
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Who is the author of this story?
Brad Raybury
Ray Bradbury
Leonard Mead
Raymond Burr
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What is Leonards profession?
a fireman
an architect
a writer
a scientist
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who are the characters in this story?
society
Leonard
Leonard and the police car
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what is the setting of the story?
a deserted city
a desert
a silent city
a crowded city
