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.Why does Mead's face feel cold as he insists he's "just walking"?
    • A.He's frightened by the car's spotlight
    • B.The temperature suddenly drops
    • C.He caught a cold earlier
    • D.He's ashamed to be outdoors
  2. 2.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
  3. 3.Which sequence reflects the proper progression of these moments? 1. Mead imagines an Arizona desert. 2. He whispers greetings to the vacant houses. 3. He hears a faint murmur of laughter but continues walking. 4. He recalls never meeting another pedestrian in ten years.
    • A.2, 3, 1, 4
    • B.1, 2, 4, 3
    • C.2, 1, 3, 4
    • D.3, 4, 2, 1
  4. 4.Identify the option that best indicates the correct connection between statements (1) and (2) from Ray Bradbury's short story *The Pedestrian*: Statement (1): The sidewalks are overgrown with weeds. Statement (2): Driving has replaced walking in this society.
    • 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) reinforce each other
  5. 5.What does Mead compare the dark houses to as he passes by?
    • A.Busy shopping malls
    • B.A graveyard
    • C.Movie theaters
    • D.Libraries

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