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
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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 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
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2.Which theme does the story most strongly emphasize through Leonard Mead's predicament?
- A.Advancement of modern medicine
- B.Joy of solitary travel
- C.Loss of individual freedom in a conformist society
- D.The importance of city nightlife
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3.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 police force has been cut down to one car. Statement (2): Crime is almost nonexistent.
- A.(1) is true and (2) is false
- B.(2) is true and (1) is false
- C.(1) is unrelated to (2)
- D.(1) is the cause for (2)
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4.Choose the option that orders these statements properly: 1. The car demands Mead's address. 2. Mead reveals he has no viewing screen. 3. The voice asks if he has an air conditioner. 4. The police car raises suspicion about his non-conformity.
- A.1, 3, 2, 4
- B.3, 2, 1, 4
- C.4, 1, 3, 2
- D.1, 2, 4, 3
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5."Suddenly, a fierce white cone of ______ lit him up, like a moth."
- A.broad lamp
- B.giant lamp
- C.light
- D.siren glow
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