ICSE Class 10

ICSE Class 10 The Pedestrian — Ray Bradbury — Mock Test (2027)

Free online mock test for The Pedestrian — Ray Bradbury (ICSE Class 10 English Literature) — 20 competency-based questions based on the latest CISCE 2027 syllabus, with instant marking. Try the samples below, then take the full test free.

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Sample questions

  1. 1.Identify the option that best indicates the correct connection between statements (1) and (2) from Ray Bradbury's short story The Pedestrian: Statement (1): Mead often picks up leaves, admiring their patterns. Statement (2): He whistles to break the nightly silence.
    • a.(1) is true and (2) is false
    • b.(2) is true and (1) is false
    • c.(1) and (2) are independent of each other
    • d.(1) is the cause for (2)
  2. 2.Identify the option that best indicates the correct connection between statements (1) and (2) from Ray Bradbury's short story The Pedestrian: Statement (1): Mead switches to sneakers to avoid canine alarms. Statement (2): Neighbors switch on lights if they sense footsteps.
    • a.(1) is true and (2) is false
    • b.(2) is true and (1) is false
    • c.(1) is the cause for (2)
    • d.(1) and (2) are independent of each other
  3. 3."He whispered to every house: 'What's up tonight on ______?"
    • A.sports channels
    • B.game shows
    • C.Channel 4
    • D.Channel twelve
  4. 4.Why is Mead out walking, according to his own explanation?
    • A.Looking for food
    • B.Visiting family
    • C.He walks for air and to see
    • D.Searching for lost items
  5. 5.Identify the correct sequence of events: 1. The police car demands, "What are you doing out?" 2. Mead admits, "Walking for air and to see." 3. The car dismisses writing as "no profession." 4. Mead is told to "stand still" under the bright light.
    • A.4, 1, 2, 3
    • B.4, 3, 1, 2
    • C.1, 2, 3, 4
    • D.2, 4, 1, 3

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