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The Pedestrian

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1
There is very little crime in the city at night because
people are home watching TV
people who commit crimes receive the death penalty
the police force is large and efficient
TV shows have taught moral behavior
2
No one is on the streets because
everyone is inside watching TV
the evening is too cold for walking
people are afraid of criminals on the streets
people are afraid of the police
3
What fact about Leonard is probably the most damaging to him when he is stopped by the police?
he is a writer
he is not married
he likes to walk at night
he does not own a TV
4
Why does the police car say that Leonard has no profession when he says he is writer?
it is against the law to write science fiction
the police know he is lying
writers only work for the government
tehre is no need for writers because no one reads
5
The sidewalks have become lumpy and are buckling because
they have been neglected because people don't walk
there is no money for repairs
no one knows how to fix sidewalks
all of the above
6
The author of this story would most likely agree that
TV is a wonderful invention
TV can be misused
Leonard does not deserve sympathy
the police were right to stop Leonard
7
In his ten years of walking at night, what probably surprises Leonard the most?
dogs have followed him
several homes he passes are dark
he has never met any other person walking
the police have never stopped him